Hughes Aircraft Co. Ground System Group.Parties: The Ground System Group of Hughes Aircraft Hughes Aircraft Company was a major aerospace and defense company founded by Howard Hughes. The group was based near Ballona Creek, in Culver City, California, USA, on the Pacific Coast. Hughes Aircraft was acquired by General Motors in 1985. Co., Fullerton and the United States Air Force United States Air Force (USAF) Major component of the U.S. military organization, with primary responsibility for air warfare, air defense, and military space research. It also provides air services in coordination with the other military branches. U.S. Electronic Systems Division Value: $77 million Nature of contract: Hughes' Ground System Group was awarded a contract from the USAF to build a new NATO NATO: see North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO in full North Atlantic Treaty Organization International military alliance created to defend western Europe against a possible Soviet invasion. air defense system for Iceland. The system is to provide command, control and communication systems to improve overall air defense capabilities for Iceland and the surrounding North Atlantic region monitored and protected by NATO forces See: force(s). . Duration: 66 months Note: Hughes is a subsidiary of GM Hughes Electronics |
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