HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Northrop Grumman Corp. announced today it has opened a new facility in Huntsville to support the U.S. Air Force’s Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program, adding new jobs to the region and expanding its role supporting important national security and civil space programs in Alabama.
The newly renovated facility is located in Cummings Research Park, where employees will support development of the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system.
“We are excited to grow our GBSD team in Alabama and leverage the dynamic aerospace talent in the ‘Rocket City’ to support this critical strategic deterrent capability for our country and allies,” said Greg Manuel, vice president and general manager, strategic deterrent systems at Northrop Grumman.
“Huntsville’s rich expertise and legacy in command and control systems will help our nationwide team deliver a safe, secure and effective capability to the U.S. Air Force on time and on cost.”
