Northrop To Buy Orbital For More Than $9B

Credit: Minotaur IV: Orbital ATK
Northrop Grumman will buy Orbital ATK for $9.2 billion, the companies announced early Sept. 18, creating a space, missiles and munitions giant with a significant aircraft capability at a time when Western government customers are beefing up their strategic capabilities. “Orbital ATK would add...
Michael Bruno

Based in Washington, Michael Bruno is Aviation Week Network’s Executive Editor for Business. He oversees coverage of aviation, aerospace and defense businesses, supply chains and related issues.

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