WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Northrop Grumman will provide the services in support of "structural analysis modernization, testing, on-site support, nondestructive inspections, technical data revisions, and flight data recorder data processing tools and processes," the release added.
"Northrop Grumman Technology Services has been awarded a $45,852,043 task order to previously awarded contract for A-10 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program modernization engineering services," the release stated on Wednesday.
Work will be performed in the US state of Utah, according to the release.
The heavily armored A-10 Thunderbolt provides close air support for US ground forces and seeks and destroys tanks and other tactical wheeled vehicles.