USAF Buys More C-17 Self-Protection Kits

USAF is continuing its steady stream of funding to Northrop Grumman to provide protection against heat-seeking missiles to its aircraft. The latest is a $12.5-million deal to install the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures system on 18 C-17s. Installations are to be completed within a year.

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