DODOtherDefense & SecurityJune 25, 2018

NEXT GENERATION OVERHEAD PERSISTENT INFRARED POLAR SPACE VEHICLES 1 AND 2 STUDY.

$3,091,803,330

AI Summary

This $3.1 billion contract funds the development of Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next Gen OPIR) Polar satellites. Northrop Grumman in California is designing and building these space vehicles, which will detect missile launches and provide early warning for the nation's missile defense system.

Key Points

  1. 01Funds development of Next Gen OPIR polar missile warning satellites
  2. 02Awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation in California
  3. 03Contract valued at approximately $3.1 billion, running through 2031
  4. 04Provides space-based missile launch detection and early warning
  5. 05Replaces the legacy Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS)

Award Details

Start Date

Jun 25, 2018

End Date

Apr 11, 2031

Category

Defense & Security

State

CA

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$3.1B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Type
Other

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