HBTSS payloads taking shape; L3Harris and Northrop eye acquisition endgame

By Jason Sherman / April 4, 2022 at 4:00 AM
The Hypersonic and Ballistic Space Tracking Sensor project is beginning to take physical shape, with both L3Harris and Northrop Grumman beginning assembly of their respective prototype payloads as the two companies await word from the Missile Defense Agency on whether a down-select is in the offing or if both could be carried forward as suppliers. L3Harris has begun integration work on its prototype and Northrop Grumman expects this month to begin integrating technologies -- both efforts on schedule to meet...

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