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Northrop Grumman, under a $ 4 million contract from the US Naval Sea Systems Command, is to develop and integrate lithium-ion battery technology for the US Special Operations Force's new Advanced Seal Delivery System (ASDS).


Northrop Grumman, under a $ 4 million contract from the US Naval Sea Systems Command The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is the largest of the U.S. Navy's five "systems commands," or materiel organizations. NAVSEA consists of four shipyards, eight "warfare centers" (two undersea and six surface), four major shipbuilding locations and the NAVSEA headquarters, , is to develop and integrate lithium-ion battery technology for the US Special Operations Force's new Advanced Seal Delivery System Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) is a midget submarine operated by the United States Navy and SOCOM, designed to provide stealthy submerged transportation for special forces, primarily U.S. Navy SEALs, from the decks of nuclear submarines.  (ASDS ASDS Advanced SEAL Delivery System
ASDS American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
ASDS Accunet Spectrum of Digital Services (AT&T)
ASDS Advanced Sensor Distribution System
ASDS Air Situation Display System
ASDS Airborne Serial Data System
), a mini-submarine designed to covertly carry Seal teams and their gear to hostile shores.
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