Northrop Grumman Awarded $103Mln to Counter Improvised Explosive Devices

The US Navy awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth more than $103 million for systems to counter radio-controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), the US Department of Defense said in a press release.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – JCREW is a joint program supporting both Navy and Air Force requirements under the management of Naval Sea Systems Command, according to the release.

"Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Herndon, Virginia, is being awarded a $103,423,433… modification to previously awarded contract for Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare, Joint Crew (JCREW)," the release, issued on Tuesday, stated.

"CREW systems provide combat troops protection against RCIEDs. CREW systems are designed to provide protection for foot soldiers, vehicles, and permanent structures,” the release noted.

Just over half of the work on the contract will take place in San Diego, California, the release added.