Northrop Grumman Putting Its 'Guardian' On More FedEx Aircraft

Northrop Grumman is outfitting some of FedEx's MD-10s with its "Guardian," the laser jammer meant to counter man portable air defense systems. The carrier aims to fly nine of the equipped aircraft on "normal operational flights," said Jack Pledger, director of Northrop Grumman's business development...

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