GRAND FORKS, N.D., Oct. 16 (UPI) — Ground has been broken on a 36,000-square foot facility for Northrop Grumman’s efforts in unmanned aerial vehicle technologies.
The facility is on 10 acres of leased land at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aerial Systems Business and Aviation Park, which is adjacent to Grand Forks Air Force Base.
“Today’s (Thursday) groundbreaking is a key step moving forward in Northrop Grumman’s partnership with North Dakota,” said Janis Pamiljans, vice president and general manager of Northrop Grumman’s Unmanned Systems Division. “We are proud to start this construction project and expand on our long-term commitment to this state and its advancement in UAS technologies.
“The important work that will be done here will support the evolving needs of our customers in the defense of our nation and allies.”
Northrop Grumman’s Grand Sky facility is the second major Northrop Grumman facility in state. It has had a manufacturing site in New Town.
According to the company, it plans to expand the new facility at a later date.
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