Northrup Grumman expanding in Iuka

IUKA, Miss. (WCBI) – An aerospace and defense company is creating 40 new jobs in Northeast Mississippi.

Northrop Grumman announced Tuesday it is expanding in Iuka.

The company is investing $8.3 million and creating 40 new jobs in the town. Currently, the facility in Iuka has over 200 employees.

Northrop Grumman produces large composite aerospace structures at its Iuka site.

The company plans to fill the new jobs immediately.