MOSS POINT, Miss. – The city of Moss Point and Northrop Grumman on Thursday celebrated the 10th year since the aerospace company opened its unmanned systems center. The 101,000 square-foot plant does finishing work on the Northrop Grumman Fire Scout and fuselage work on the fixed-wing Global Hawk. On hand for Thursday’s festivities was Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant along with civic leaders and special guests. According to George Freeland of the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, the celebration marked the longevity of what Northrop Grumman has been able to accomplish in 10 years and to let the rest of the world know that not only is the Mississippi Gulf Coast known for its shipbuilding industry, but also its aerial vehicles. Northrop Grumman facility director Mike Jones was presented with a plaque for Thursday’s celebration and discussed what has made them successful since their inception. (Source: gulflive, 06/03/16)