The Air Force announced late Thursday that it has awarded a contract worth nearly $5.2 million to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. for logistics support.

Los Angeles-based Northrop will provide logistics support for a 12-month period for Litening Pods, a precision targeting pod systems used on combat aircraft. Total funds have been obligated.

Shares of Northrop were down less than 1 percent to $67.83 in midday trading Friday.