Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) recently reported the delivery of the 1,000th Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly (GLTA) to the U.S. government for use as part of the Department of Navy's Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (DoN LAIRCM) system.

DoN LAIRCM is currently installed on U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E helicopters operating in Afghanistan and on ship-based CH-46E helicopters.

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Gold comes out of the ground in different purities, depending on the location of the mine. Typically, natural or ‘placer’ gold ranges from 65% to 98% pure, with most around 85%. Gold can also be found mixed with silver, copper, or other metals in varying percentages.

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Many holders of gold store it in form of bullion coins or bars as a hedge against inflation or other economic disruptions. Investors generally look at gold as a hedge or safe haven against any economic, political, social, or fiat currency crises (including investment market declines, burgeoning national debt, currency failure, inflation, war and social unrest).