Northrop Grumman completes review of new Marine radar system
Northrop Grumman?s Electronic Systems division has successfully completed a preliminary design review of the Marine Corps? new Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar, or G/ATOR system, the company announced this week.
Completion of the review paves the way for further design and full production of the system, which will detect, track and provide target quality data to engage hostile aircraft, cruise missiles and air vehicles and locate enemies. Intended as a replacement for five existing Marine Corps radars, G/ATOR will also provide air traffic control capabilities.
“G/ATOR will provide unprecedented capabilities to the Marine Corps and Department of Defense,” Emmitt Gibson, Grumman vice president of Ground Based Tactical Radars, said in a release. “We are pleased to now proceed to Critical Design, the last major milestone before production begins.” ? Aaron Cahall
BDC seeks proposals for Monument Street site
The Baltimore Development Corporation on Tuesday issued a request for proposals for the site of the former Monument Street Landfill at East Madison and East Monument streets.
The BDC said it seeks proposals from developers to redevelop the 29.2-acre site to “achieve the city?s objectives including job creation, tax generation, an attractive design and a redevelopment that fits within the context of the nearby neighborhood.”
The property is offered in “as is” condition, according to the BDC, and may require remediation before development. The deadline for proposals is Sept. 3. ? Aaron Cahall
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