06.15.20 / News

PLI Named Best Supplier for Northrop’s Omega Rocket

OmegA will Launch National Security Missions for the U.S. Space Force

Northrop Grumman selected Phoenix Logistics, Inc. (PLI), part of Phoenix Defense, LLC, as an Outstanding Supplier supporting the OmegA rocket, which will launch national security missions for the U.S. Space Force. OmegA is on track for its first launch in spring of 2021.

“We are very happy to have worked with the Northrop team to achieve this award within PLI’s Aerospace Division,” said Al Funderburk, CEO of Phoenix Defense LLC. “This manufacturing quality award is indicative of PLI’s commitment to our customers, and we are grateful for the recognition.”

Phoenix Logistics, considered an essential business by the Department of Defense, built 300 OmegA harness configurations with a total delivered quantity of 600 during the height of the COVID-19 crisis, with 100 percent on-time delivery performance.