Northrop Grumman’s KC-30 Tanker Team Will Support 7,500 California Jobs and Generate Economic Activity Exceeding $360 Million Annually Dec 17, 2007—Northrop Grumman Corporation's KC-30 Tanker team will generate economic activity exceeding $360 million annually and support more than 7,500 direct and indirect jobs in California if the KC-30 Tanker aircraft is selected by the U.S. Air Force. "As you know, California has a long history of supporting our armed forces and fostering the defense and aerospace industries that sustain our nation’s military,” said California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. “If selected for production of the KC-30 Tankers, Northrop Grumman will add the next generation of military technology and aircraft to its already impressive list.”