The Navy has launched an expected multibillion-dollar competition for the second iteration of the Next Generation Jammer program -- the project to develop the capability to disrupt sensors with a powerful low-frequency beam -- by tapping Northrop Grumman, an established supplier in this technology space, and newcomer L3 Technologies. On Oct. 25, the Navy awarded Northrop Grumman a $35 million deal and L3 Technologies a $35.7 million package -- both cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts -- to provide the demonstration and test of...
