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摘要

Battlespace visits Northrop Grumman's UAV facility in San Diego, California, USA.rnThe first of a two part feature of Northrop's UAV capabilities. This feature deals with air vehicles, the next feature due to be published in October for AUSA will deal with payloads and technologyrn"We are currently number three in the defense contractor pecking order after Lockheed Martin and Boeing," Rick Ludwig told the Editor.rnThis position is justified by Northrop's latest figures which show a turnover of $32bn, employing 120,000 people in six Divisions located in 50 U.S. States and 25 countries worldwide.rnMission Systems, with a current turnover of $6.6bn. Activities include Command & Control systems, digitization and missile technology.rnSpace Technology, with a current turnover of $3.1bn. Activities include satellite systems and directed energy weapons.