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NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force Achieves Initial Operating Capability

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:00:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO – Feb. 18, 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) RQ-4D Phoenix Global Hawk has recently enabled NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Force to achieve a declaration of initial operating capability (IOC) from Supreme Allied Commander Europe, giving NATO commanders the ability to perform uninterrupted in-theater operations 24/7/365. The RQ-4D Phoenix Global Hawk variant provides cutting-edge intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) in support of global security.

NATO AGS RQ-4D Phoenix Global Hawk

“NATO AGS will help the Alliance with persistent regional defense and deterrence,” said Jane Bishop, vice president and general manager, autonomous systems, Northrop Grumman. “The commitment of the entire AGS team partnership – both government and industry – has shown incredible dedication, working across cultures, time zones and languages, all aiming toward one goal – providing the Alliance with this critical capability.”

The NATO AGS system is comprised of five aircraft, ground and support segments, along with advanced sensor technologies. The Phoenix aircraft has met the rigorous standards required for the first large unmanned aerial vehicle – military type certification and approved by the Italian Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA). Companies from across NATO member nations, including Leonardo, Airbus and Kongsberg, comprise the Northrop Grumman-led industry team that developed the NATO AGS capability.

The wide area surveillance of the RQ-4D Global Hawk and the fixed, mobile and transportable ground stations will support a full range of missions, including protection of ground troops and civilian populations, border control, crisis management and humanitarian assistance in natural disasters. The platform’s high-altitude, long-endurance capability delivers sustained, uninterrupted in-theater operations providing an unprecedented amount of ISR data to the Alliance. With the state-of-the-art main operating base at the Italian Air Base, Sigonella, Italy, data can be rapidly disseminated to allied forces, providing an unmatched advantage.

Northrop Grumman’s family of autonomous HALE systems, including Global Hawk, are a critical component of networked, global ISR collection for allied nations and mutual defense organizations around the world. Global Hawk collects ISR data that enables decision makers to act with the right information at the right time.

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 97,000 employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.

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Northrop Grumman Demonstrates C2 Success in Multinational NATO Exercise

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:00:00 GMT

LONDON – Feb. 15, 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) UK team successfully demonstrated its innovative command and control (C2) system in a denied satellite communications (SATCOM) environment during NATO’s Coalition Warrior Interoperability eXercise (CWIX 2020). The fully distributed virtual event connected force labs in the UK and the U.S. across the classified Combined Federated Battle Laboratories Network to test tactics and technology in a range of scenarios and SATCOM-denied environments.

As the industry lead for this task supporting CWIX 2020, Northrop Grumman UK teamed with Dstl and Thales UK to create a simulated network environment. Northrop Grumman installed its Interoperable C4I Services (ICS) product, to deliver track management capabilities on this simulated alternative beyond-line-of-sight communications network.

“The successful experiment, delivered under the Serapis framework, included a military track management capability applicable to both the maritime and land domains,” said Ben Palmer, group director, Northrop Grumman. “Northrop Grumman’s UK team demonstrated their ability to deliver, integrate and operate systems for NATO forces to fully test SATCOM operations in advanced, real-life scenarios."

SATCOM remains essential to Joint, All Domain, Command and Control (JADC2) but faces challenges in a denied, degraded or disrupted space environment. When disruptions occur, joint forces must maintain the ability to share time-sensitive information such as a common operating picture on alternative beyond-line-of-sight communications networks, despite their lower bandwidth, higher-latency and inconsistent quality-of-service compared to communications satellites.

Northrop Grumman’s ICS is used by over 3,000 customers globally and is based on the Common Operating Environment (COE) software on which systems such as the Global Command and Control System are built. ICS ensures interoperability with other COE-based systems and allows additional third-party applications to be incorporated for customers with mission-specific service requirements.

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defence and cyberspace to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 97,000 employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.

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France Signs Agreement to Purchase Northrop Grumman’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – Jan. 6, 2021 – The government of France signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the U.S. government signifying their intent to purchase Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.

The LOA allows the U.S. Navy to begin contracting activities with Northrop Grumman for production of E-2D airborne command and control aircraft. The signed LOA secures the sale that will include three E-2D aircraft, nonrecurring engineering, spares, repairs and support equipment, training and follow-on support, within the congressional approval funding limit. The anticipated contract award will be in 2022 with aircraft delivery to France in 2028 at the latest.

“The procurement of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye will provide France a generational leap in capability for unparalleled situational awareness for their air defense fleets,” said Janice Zilch, vice president, manned airborne surveillance programs, Northrop Grumman. “We have a long standing relationship with France as it transitions to E-2D’s from a two-decade legacy of E-2C aircraft.”

The French Navy has been operating the E-2C Hawkeye since 1998 and is the only country other than the United States to operate its E-2 Hawkeyes from an aircraft carrier. This capability enables interoperability exercises that support Hawkeyes from each other’s carrier flight decks. With the U.S. Navy’s fleet transition to E-2D squadrons, the French Navy intends to maintain interoperability and partnership by taking steps to procure three E-2D aircraft.

The E-2D is the U.S. Navy’s premier airborne command and control aircraft for all targets and all environments. It delivers advanced radar capability for unmatched detection and tracking. Additionally, it provides 360 degree simultaneous air and maritime surveillance, enabling nations to protect sea lanes, monitor coastlines and support civilian emergency coordination operations. The E-2D is a force multiplier for interoperability, reciprocal information sharing and commonality across the battle force.

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.”

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Northrop Grumman Enhances Alliance Security with Delivery of Fifth NATO RQ-4D Phoenix

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

SIGONELLA AIR BASE, SIGONELLA, Italy – Nov. 12, 2020 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully ferried the fifth NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) aircraft, via a non-stop transatlantic flight. The aircraft departed on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from Palmdale, California and landed nearly 20 hours later on Nov. 12 at Sigonella Air Base, Sigonella, Italy.

The air vehicle is the last of five NATO RQ-4D aircraft, thus completing deliveries to the Main Operating Base (MOB) of the NATO AGS system of systems comprised of aircraft, ground and support segments. Work remains to complete Handover of the AGS System to the NATO AGS Force (NAGSF).

“Once the NATO AGS system achieves Handover, NATO Commanders will have greater flexibility and redundancy to support the mission of protecting ground troops, civilian populations and international borders in peacetime and times of conflict as well as humanitarian missions during natural disasters,” said Jane Bishop, vice president and general manager, autonomous systems, Northrop Grumman.

The NATO AGS RQ-4D is based on the U.S. Air Force wide area surveillance Global Hawk. The high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned NATO AGS system, which includes the multi-platform radar technology insertion program radar, provides leading-edge intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability that is able to deliver near real-time situational awareness 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Led by Northrop Grumman, the NATO industry team is comprised of companies from across NATO’s member nations, including Leonardo, Airbus, and Kongsberg and other defence companies from all AGS Procuring Nations.

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Defending Freedom in a New Era of Warfare

Leslie Zychowski — Fri, 15 May 2020 13:00:00 GMT

As the world enters an entirely new era of warfare, threats continue to proliferate – from undersea to outerspace, and all domains in between. To combat this, it remains essential for U.S. allies to have mature, reliable and proven systems to defend against evolving, sophisticated threats.

As a pioneer in active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, Northrop Grumman has been at the forefront of radar innovations for more than 60 years. As existing radars continue to age and fall out of service and new threats develop, the need for longer range air surveillance radars to replace outdated radars is a necessity to ensure superior air defense of Norway.

Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR undergoes cold weather operations in the U.S. during a 2018 test event.

Since Northrop Grumman’s first maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft – the N-3PB – was sold to Norway in 1940, Northrop Grumman has had a long and proud history with the country. On March 8 of this year, Northrop Grumman celebrated 80 years since the first sale and beginning of a long-lasting partnership that has continued ever since.

Today, Northrop Grumman’s expertise continues to define trends in technologies and to provide more proven and affordable AESA solutions with established production lines for a family of AESA radars (AN/TPS-80 for the USMC, APG-83/SABR for F-16, and APG-81 for F-35).

With more than three decades of mobile air defense radar experience, Northrop Grumman has the unique expertise, resources, and facilities necessary for a successful deployment. Some of the world’s most advanced radars are designed, manufactured and tested by the company right in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, making Northrop Grumman a center of excellence for radar production – but it doesn’t stop there.

Northrop Grumman has been pursuing a new way to provide maritime surveillance to Norway via the MC-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Triton provides near-real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions – making the world’s oceans smaller. Triton is tailored to work in pair with the P-8, which Norway is preparing to phase in over the coming years. Triton’s operating range and endurance will enable the P-8 to focus on anti-surface and anti-subsurface warfare while Triton maintains an unblinking eye on areas of interest.

Northrop Aircraft's N-3PB was a three-person patrol bomber floatplane in operation from 1941 to 1943. (Photo courtesy: Norwegian Air Force Museum). The only remaining N-3PB in the world is at the Norwegian Air Force Museum in Oslo, Norway.

With Norway’s strategically important location, high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can provide necessary, all-seeing eyes in the sky to provide surveillance over the vast sea areas that make up the High North.

Norway’s strategic location has increased the need for protection and defense of the country, on the ground, at sea and in the air. Surveillance in the arctic region of Norway, known as the High North, is a necessity – and time is of the essence. As a key member of NATO for the High North and an important ally to the United States, Norway is able to keep its eyes and ears open for old and new threats. Bringing Northrop Grumman’s technologies and solutions to fruition for its allies is important for our common security and partnership.

Northrop Grumman is building on its 80-year partnership by establishing strong industrial cooperation with Norwegian industry to provide the systems necessary to address current and emerging threats.

This strategic partnership dates back to 1940 with the sale of the first N-3PB aircraft to Norway, built by Jack Northrop of Northrop Aircraft, Inc. The first N-3PB was delivered to Norwegian forces in February 1941 for maritime surveillance, while the country was being occupied by Germany.

To this day, the company aims to support Norwegian industry with the right technology, training and tools to maintain fielded systems to provide the Norwegian warfighter the capabilities needed to maintain their systems domestically.

As future threats multiply in types and numbers, it presents new challenges for the integrated air and missile defense mission. As we enter a new era of digital transformation, we must expand capabilities and solutions across all domains – land, sea, undersea, air, space, cyberspace and the electromagnetic spectrum – to ensure trusted, mature solutions are always readily available to protect warfighters domestically and internationally during any mission.

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Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Expertise as a Mission Solutions Provider at DSEI

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMT

LONDON – Sept. 9, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will demonstrate multi-domain capabilities that support the defence and security of the U.K., Europe and allies at the 20th Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) event on September 10-13.

The Northrop Grumman stand (S5-200) will feature interactive demonstrations of next generation mission and aerospace systems, maritime situational awareness and integrated air and missile defence. Some of the advanced systems on display include the Fire Scout, Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) and Bushmaster® Chain Gun®, showcasing the company’s long standing expertise in autonomous systems and defence solutions.

“Northrop Grumman offers innovative capabilities and solutions to our customers around the globe, and here in the U.K. and Europe we continue to invest and build key industrial partnerships and capabilities, as we deepen our supply chain," said Nick Chaffey, chief executive, Northrop Grumman U.K. and Europe. "We are pleased to showcase our game-changing solutions at DSEI, in particular our expanded portfolio in space, logistics and advanced weapons.”

Northrop Grumman operates from locations across the U.K. and Europe as well as the U.S., providing solutions and whole life support. Visit www.northropgrumman.com/DSEI for a complete list at the company's capabilities on display at DSEI.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

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Northrop Grumman and Leonardo to Update Italian Airspace

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:00:00 GMT

MARKET DEEPING, U.K. – July 15, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) U.K.-based air traffic communications subsidiary, Park Air Systems Limited, in partnership with Leonardo, through its subsidiary Vitrociset, has been awarded a radio replacement contract for ENAV, the Italian provider of civil air traffic services. The agreement is a five year contract to replace ground-to-air communications equipment for 46 airports and the supporting en-route infrastructure.

The provision will update existing products to meet the 8.33 kHz channel spacing, using the market leading Park Air T6 radio and other products from the Sapphire portfolio. The modernization will incorporate the requirement to move to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Equipment comprising of both UHF and VHF T6 radios, antennas and remote control monitoring systems alongside customer acceptance testing and product training will be provided by Park Air.

Vitrociset, a Leonardo company and Park Air’s partner, will be responsible for the in-territory services and ongoing maintenance support.

“We are proud to work in partnership with Vitrociset in delivering a solution which will modernize Italian airspace coverage,” said Danny Milligan, managing director, Park Air Systems, Northrop Grumman. “Our T6 is designed with the future in mind and will be a great asset for ENAV.”

Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems supplies communication systems for airspace operations worldwide. Sapphire ATM communications systems are now installed in more than 50 countries, helping air navigation service providers transitioning into the digital future. In its more than 50 year history, Park Air has sold 60,000 radios in 180 countries around the world.

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Northrop Grumman Foundation Sponsors Students and Teachers from Six Countries to Attend Space Camp®

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 13:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – July 8, 2019 – The Northrop Grumman Foundation announced it is sponsoring middle school students and teachers from across the globe to attend Space Camp®. Participants from Australia, Japan, South Korea, Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States will attend the program this week, July 7-12. Held annually at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center® (USSRC) in Huntsville, Alabama, the camp is an experiential learning program aimed at inspiring and exciting students and teachers in space exploration and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The Northrop Grumman Foundation is sponsoring 60 teachers and 107 students to attend this year’s camp. The Foundation has sponsored the program for 11 years, partnering with over 280 schools, exposing more than 1,000 students and teachers worldwide to this once in a lifetime opportunity.

“We are thrilled to be able to support these students and teachers from all corners of the planet at Space Camp this year,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation and vice president of global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman. “Northrop Grumman is committed to empowering future leaders in space exploration and we expect this to be an incredible experience that inspires participants to pursue further study and careers in STEM.”

As a sponsor, the Northrop Grumman Foundation covers all participation and accommodation expenses. Students will experience an authentic introduction into life as an astronaut. They will be immersed into a cosmic adventure where they will experiment with astronaut training equipment, experience zero-gravity in simulated space shuttle missions and learn how to build and launch rockets. Their teachers will take part in the Space Academy for Educators, a program that provides them with the tools and resources to enhance how they teach STEM concepts in their classrooms.

Space Camp® is the premier provider of authentic, inspiring and entertaining educational experiences in space science and aviation. The Space Academy® for Educators amplifies that mission by using the excitement of the program to create an immersive learning environment where teachers learn new ways to present concepts in their classrooms effectively. Additional information about Space Camp® can be found at http://www.spacecamp.com/. Follow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, @SpaceCampUSA.

Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation are dedicated to expanding and enhancing sustainable science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education opportunities for students globally. With an emphasis on middle school and university level students, our engineering and technology-based partnerships are designed to excite, engage and educate students and their teachers as they defend cyber networks, engineer autonomous vehicles, explore space and more. In 2018, we contributed nearly 20 million dollars towards these initiatives. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for education, by 2030, we plan to provide workforce-relevant professional development to middle school educators to increase their competence in teaching STEM subjects, in turn, positively affecting 350,000 students’ exposure to STEM skills and careers.

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Northrop Grumman Awarded $713 Million for Poland Next-Generation Air and Missile Defense

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – March 14, 2019 – The U.S. Army has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) a $713 million contract for the production of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) for the first phase of Poland’s WISŁA air and missile defense program.

Northrop Grumman has been awarded $713 million to provide Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) next-generation capabilities for Poland’s WISŁA air and missile defense program.

“Poland is taking a leadership role in today’s complex threat environment by selecting IBCS over legacy stove-piped systems that were designed decades ago for a much different threat profile. IBCS is the future of multidomain operations and with it, Poland will have a state-of-the-art system to modernize its integrated air and missile defense capabilities,” said Dan Verwiel, vice president and general manager, missile defense and protective systems, Northrop Grumman. “Through the acquisition of IBCS, Poland will be in line with the U.S. Army’s future direction. Poland will have the flexibility to consider any radar and any interceptor, optimize sensor and effector integration and keep pace with an evolving threat.”

Under this foreign military sales contract for WISŁA, Northrop Grumman will manufacture IBCS engagement operations centers and integrated fire control network relays and deliver IBCS net-enabled command and control for four firing units. The IBCS engagement operations centers will be integrated with IBCS battle management software that maximizes the combat potential of sensors and weapon systems. IBCS engagement operations centers and network relays will be transported by Polish Jelcz vehicles.

“Northrop Grumman continues to work closely with the Polish Ministry of National Defense and Polish industry toward a comprehensive offset program that meets the program goals and requirements. We look forward to continued collaboration and partnership with PGZ and its consortium of companies on this and future phases of the WISŁA program,” said Tarik Reyes, vice president, business development, missile defense and protective systems, Northrop Grumman. “We are pleased with the opportunity to deliver cutting-edge, net-centric IBCS technology to Poland and support the Ministry of National Defense’s modernization priorities.”

IBCS is the air and missile defense command-and-control solution of choice for Poland. In March 2018, Poland signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the U.S. government to purchase IBCS and became the first international partner country to acquire this advanced capability. By implementing IBCS, Poland will transform its IAMD capabilities in a manner consistent with the U.S. Army.

IBCS creates a paradigm shift for IAMD by replacing legacy stove-piped systems with a next-generation, net-centric approach to better address the evolving complex threat. The system integrates disparate radars and weapons to construct a far more effective IAMD enterprise. IBCS delivers a single integrated air picture with unprecedented accuracy and broadens surveillance and protection areas. With its truly open systems architecture, IBCS allows incorporation of current and future sensors and weapon systems and interoperability with joint C2 and the ballistic missile defense system.

IBCS is managed by the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

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Northrop Grumman Welcomes Selection of UK for Second Major Assignment to Provide Global F-35 Avionics and Aircraft Component Repair Services

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:00:00 GMT

LONDON – Feb. 12, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) welcomes the announcement by the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) in the U.S. that the U.K.’s European repair hub for F-35 avionics and aircraft components, based in North Wales, has been awarded a second major assignment of work.

This builds on the global assignment awarded to the U.K. in November 2016 to provide maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade (MRO&U) services for F-35 Lightning II Air Vehicle Depot-Level Repairable Components.

F-35 1st UK arrival RAF Marham. (Photo Credit: Thinh D Nguyen/Lockheed Martin)

Northrop Grumman is a full partner in the Sealand Support Services Ltd. (SSSL) joint venture with the U.K. government-owned, Defence Electronics and Components Agency and BAE Systems. SSSL will provide maintenance and repair of avionics and aircraft components for hundreds of European-based F-35 aircraft at MOD Sealand.

“The selection of the U.K. and SSSL to undertake this work recognises the military aircraft support skills and capabilities that we have here,” said Nick Chaffey, chief executive, Northrop Grumman U.K. and Europe. “Northrop Grumman’s commitment to the U.K. and the F-35 programme, deep expertise in air systems and proven experience working alongside global customers delivering support solutions, will ensure that engineering excellence and world-class innovation will be brought to F-35 component MRO&U services.”

This new assignment of work, worth some £500 million, will support hundreds of additional F-35 jobs in the U.K. - many of them at the MOD’s Defence and Electronics Components Agency (DECA) at MOD Sealand, where the majority of the work will be carried out. It will see crucial maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade services for an even wider range of F-35 avionic, electronic and electrical systems for hundreds of European-based F-35 aircraft.

Rear-Admiral Rick Thompson, SSSL managing director said, “From 2020, there will be hundreds of F-35s flying across the globe and SSSL will be central to sustaining operations in the European region and around the world, providing essential MRO&U services. Together with our partners from DECA, BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman, as Team U.K., SSSL will be able to offer the F-35 programme engineering excellence, world-class innovation and agility. It is hoped that this will be the start of a 40-year endeavour that continues the U.K.’s already long and proud involvement in the F-35 programme, which makes us very much part of this aircraft’s DNA and the F-35 global enterprise.”

“MRO&U components are one element of the Northrop Grumman F-35 global sustainment solutions. As the U.S., partner nations and global customers activate their fleets, Northrop Grumman and the industry team will continue to ensure F-35 Lightning II weapon systems are available for tasking and mission training,” said Steve Hogan, sector vice president, global sustainment and technology services supply chain, Northrop Grumman.

This award builds upon the significant contribution made by Northrop Grumman in the development and production of the aircraft as a principal member of the F-35 industry team, together with its strong pedigree in platform support, upgrade and sustainment.

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Northrop Grumman Appoints Nick Chaffey as Chief Executive, UK and Europe

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:00:00 GMT

LONDON - July 23, 2018 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) named Nick Chaffey as chief executive for the United Kingdom and Europe, effective Aug. 28, 2018. He will play a leading role supporting the company's current programmes, developing strategies for growth and identifying new business opportunities for the company's activities in the U.K. and Europe, including NATO countries.

Chaffey joins Northrop Grumman after a 25-year career at PA Consulting Group where he was the founder and lead for PA’s Global Defence and Security Business, and previously the Global Head of Consulting Services, and a Member of the Board of PA Holdings Limited. Prior to that he spent six years in the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors at the Ministry of Defence.

"Nick brings a wealth of experience to Northrop Grumman as well as deep industry knowledge in defence and security gained in the consulting and public sectors," said David Perry, corporate vice president and chief global business development officer, Northrop Grumman. "His appointment is important for our future success in the U.K. and Europe as we continue expanding our international presence and broadening our market focus to one that is increasingly global. I am delighted that he is joining us at this time."

Chaffey earned a bachelor’s degree in electronic and optoelectronic engineering from University College London and a master’s degree from Imperial College Business School, specialising in strategic programme design and delivery.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

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Northrop Grumman Incorporates Data Collected from AQS-24B to SeeTrack System to Create Enhanced Minehunting Capability

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

LONDON – June 28, 2018 - Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) and SeeByte are collaborating to incorporate AQS-24B mine hunting sensor data into the SeeTrack system to enhance its Autonomous Target Recognition (ATR) capability.

The AQS24-B minehunter and console.

The AQS-24B scans the ocean floor at a speed of 18 knots, which is nearly twice as much as any other operational towed minehunting device in the world. It utilizes a high-resolution, side scan sonar for real time detection, localization, and classification of mines at high coverage rates and a laser line scanner to provide precision optical identification. The AQS series minehunter is used globally and has logged thousands of hours of operation.

“The merging of the unmanned surface vessel-based AQS-24B with the SeeByte ATR will provide international navies with a better probability of detection and classification of bottom mines than is currently possible with an operator-only system," said Alan Lytle, vice president, undersea systems, Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman and SeeByte began their collaboration over a year ago and will be ready to demonstrate an initial release of this new capability during the Australian Navy's planned Autonomous Warrior 18 exercise in Jervis Bay, Sydney, NSW in November.

"This will be the first ATR in existence directly supporting the highest-speed synthetic aperture sonar in the world, and marks a true advancement in the state of the art for such capabilities," said Bob Black, CEO of SeeByte.

The product of this collaboration will be available for upcoming new mine countermeasures ship and payload programs across Europe, the Middle East and Pacific Rim.

SeeByte provides clients in the military and oil and gas sectors with advanced software to enhance the capabilities of their underwater sensors, vehicles, and systems. SeeByte partners with leading hardware manufacturers to provide enhanced capabilities for its sensors and systems to provide cues to enhance the warfighter's ability to find undersea explosives.

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Performance of AQS-24B Minehunter aligns with European focus on undersea dominance US Navy officials cite system’s capabilities

Fernando Catta-Preta — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:00:00 GMT

The AQS-24B, the only deployed and operationally proven, high-speed mine hunting system in the world, with operational speeds of up to 18 knots, will be exhibited at the 2018 Undersea Defence & Security Conference in Portsmouth, U.K., March 20-22. It uses a high-resolution, side scan sonar for real time detection, localization and classification of mines at high coverage rates and a laser line scanner to provide precision optical identification. The AQS series minehunter is used both domestically and abroad and has logged thousands of hours of operation.

The AQS-24B will be prominently displayed at the 2018 Undersea Defence & Security Conference in Portsmouth, U.K., March 20 – 22.

At the recent Expeditionary Warfare Conference in Annapolis, Maryland, representatives of the U.S. Navy praised the AQS-24B minehunting system for its performance in exercises in the Arabian Gulf and in South Korea. The AQS-24B completed fleet introduction as an upgrade to the already operational AQS-24A in the spring of 2017. The upgrade added a state-of-the-art High Speed Synthetic Aperture Sonar capability, developed and built by Northrop Grumman, which significantly increased the system’s sonar resolution for mine detection, localization and classification.

U.S. Navy Commodore Mike Egan, Commander Task Force 52 (CTF-52), based in Bahrain, commented during a panel on mine warfare at the conference that, “The AQS-24B is performing extremely well in theater and exceeding the expectations of the fleet operators.”

The AQS-24B is a platform independent mine warfare sensor.

The AQS-24B is operated from both the MH-53E heavy lift helicopters from Helicopter Mine countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15) and from the Mine Hunting Unmanned Surface Vessels (MHU) in the Arabian Gulf. The MHU with the AQS-24 has been deployed and operated from both U.S. Navy ships, such as the recently decommissioned USS Ponce (AFSB(I)-15) and the USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3), as well as United Kingdom Royal Navy ships, such as the RFA Cardigan Bay (L3009).

Since being introduced into the Navy’s Airborne Mine Countermeasures Squadrons this past spring, the AQS-24B has successfully completed three operational exercises, including two in the Arabian Gulf by HM-15 and a third exercise in South Korea, where the system is operated by the Helicopter Mine countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14).

U. S. Navy Captain Hans Lynch, the Mine Warfare Branch Head, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations staff (N952) said, “We are very pleased with the way the AQS-24B systems have performed in their initial exercises.”

“We are extremely proud to hear from our nation’s warfighters that the AQS-24B is performing exceptionally well in theater,” said Alan Lytle, vice president, undersea systems, Northrop Grumman. “We look forward to future opportunities to demonstrate the true state-of-the-art technology that the AQS-24B represents for both the U.S. Navy and our allies.”

The AQS-24B is the only deployed and operationally proven, high-speed mine hunting system in the world, with speeds of up to 18 knots.

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Northrop Grumman to Supply Ground-to-Air Radios to Denmark’s NAVIAIR as Part of Country-wide Upgrade

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT

MARKET DEEPING, U.K. – Feb. 9, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) U.K.-based air traffic management (ATM) subsidiary, Park Air Systems, has been awarded a contract by NAVIAIR, the Danish air navigation service provider, to replace the existing ground-to-air communication equipment for Denmark’s airports and en-route operations.

The replacement will introduce the new Park Air T6 radio from the Sapphire range, with 8.33 kHz voice channel spacing and VoIP capability. In addition to the radios, the procurement includes the MARC Remote Control and Monitoring System for maintenance, and training at Park Air’s dedicated Training Academy in the U.K.

“We will be taking delivery of the new T6 radios in two batches, one in late 2017 and the next in the first quarter of 2018,” said Tejpal Singh Binning from NAVIAIR. “The radios will be at the centre of our national system upgrade, giving us a communications network ready for the next decade and beyond.”

“In this tender, there was heavy emphasis on lifecycle costs and maintainability for the ATM equipment,” said Danny Milligan, managing director, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems. “We were able to produce numbers which demonstrated the reduced operating costs during the lifecycle of the T6 radio and are very happy to continue our excellent, longstanding relationship with NAVIAIR.”

The T6 is the first air traffic control radio designed specifically to work as part of a secure digital network. It is fully compliant with all the latest VoIP protocols (ED137 A/B/C, G711/G729 and IPv4/IPv6), can support up to 10 simultaneous VoIP sessions and up to four IP recorders. Whilst maintaining full backwards compatibility, it has unrivalled connectivity, scalability and security for future voice and data communication.

The contract with NAVIAIR also includes the delivery of MARC Server, a configurable browser-based control and monitoring system allowing management of all Sapphire assets from remote desktops or tablets.

The T6 radios provide excellent colocation performance which allows the equipment to be used in busy RF environments with the minimum amount of filtering accessories, while still exceeding industry standard range and signal strength requirements. The radios meet strict environmental demands with lower power consumption than other units on the market and lower end-of-life disposal costs through the elimination of hazardous material.

NAVIAIR employees will attend Sapphire training courses at the Park Air Academy near Peterborough in the U.K. Training will cover operations and maintenance, and will be delivered as a combination of classroom-based sessions and hands-on practical work.

Northrop Grumman’s Park Air Systems supplies communication systems for airspace operations worldwide. Its radios can be found in airports in 180 countries around the world.

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Northrop Grumman Sets Record Growth for CyberCenturion and Launches 2017-2018 Competition

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:00:00 GMT

LONDON – Nov. 3, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has launched the 2017-2018 season of CyberCenturion, the U.K.’s national youth cyber defence competition for 12-18 year olds. A record 575 teams, made up of more 2,500 students, including 116 all-female and 45 cadet teams from across the country have registered to participate, marking a more than threefold increase over last year.

This is the fourth consecutive year the CyberCenturion competition has been held.

CyberCenturion is the U.K. version of the proven CyberPatriot competition, part of a major U.S. national youth cyber education programme presented by the Northrop Grumman Foundation and created by the Air Force Association. It is a key element of the company’s commitment to promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and is aimed at engaging students with an interest in cyber to encourage them to pursue academic and career opportunities in STEM to help close the skills gap.

The formal kickoff of the first round of both the CyberCenturion and CyberPatriot competitions was held today at the Air Force Association headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. CyberCenturion will hold two more rounds on Dec. 8 and Jan. 19, 2018, with their national finals March 8, 2018, in London.

“This year we have seen truly amazing growth in the number and diversity of teams that have entered the competition showing the increasing interest that young people have in cyber security,” said Andrew Tyler, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Europe. “CyberCenturion is an important and popular means of inspiring young people to take further studies and follow careers in cyber. We look forward to an exciting competition and to seeing the teams progressing through the opening rounds towards the finals.”

CyberCenturion is delivered in partnership with Cyber Security Challenge U.K., a nationwide programme focused on bringing more talented people into the cyber security profession and building a bigger U.K. cyber talent pool for government, businesses and citizens. To find out more about CyberCenturion and Cyber Security Challenge U.K., go to: https://www.cybersecuritychallenge.org.uk/competitions/cybercenturion

“Building tomorrow’s cyber workforce is a global imperative and we are thrilled to be spearheading this effort to address the urgent need to jump-start the workforce and foster the cyber leadership of tomorrow,” said Diane Miller, director, global cyber education and workforce development programs, Northrop Grumman.

The Air Force Association is a nonprofit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Its mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defence, and to honour Airmen and the Air Force Heritage.

Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of full-spectrum cyber solutions to the United States government and to allied nations around the world. The company builds cyber into every system, platform, and product that it produces in order to enhance mission assurance and resiliency, while investing both in innovative technology and cyber talent of the future. For information about careers in cyber in the U.K., go to http://www.northropgrumman.com/careers.

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Northrop Grumman Screens in Norway, Into the Unknown Documentary Film on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to Inspire Next Generation of Engineers and Scientists

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 09:00:00 GMT

OSLO – Oct. 4, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is highlighting NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) programme to audiences in Norway in a series of special screenings of the documentary film Into the Unknown as part of the company’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education outreach efforts. This is the first time Into the Unknown will be shown in Norway.

Northrop Grumman will be screening "Into the Unkown" in Norway, a film describing the construction of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

The film, developed by the Northrop Grumman Foundation as a resource for teachers, students and space enthusiasts, is the story of building NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the revolutionary scientific successor to the Hubble space telescope. Featuring dynamic scenes of construction, conversations with scientists and engineers, and stunning visuals, Into the Unknown provides an in-depth look at one of the most daring scientific missions ever attempted.

The film will be screened during the third week of October at different science centres and museums in Oslo, Sarpsborg, Trondheim, Bodø and Andøya. Students and teachers from selected schools, as well as others, will view the film and have a chance to speak to scientists and engineers from NASA and Northrop Grumman. They will share how NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will become the premier space observatory for astronomers worldwide, extending the discoveries of the Hubble telescope and pushing the boundaries of what is capable for spacecraft.

“Into the Unknown gives a fascinating insight into innovative technologies, engineering and science behind the largest space telescope to launch, and its role in looking for the first stars and galaxies that were created,” says Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president, global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman, and president, the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “We hope the film will inspire and encourage students to pursue academic studies and careers in STEM, and strive to become the next generation of space scientists.”

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is made up of four major components — the telescope, the integrated science instrument module, the spacecraft, and the sunshield. Northrop Grumman is under contract from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for the design and development of the telescope’s optics, sunshield, and spacecraft. The Mid-Infrared Instrument, one of the key science instruments onboard, was designed, built and tested in the U.K.

Due for launch in spring 2019, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the most powerful infrared space telescope ever built and will observe the most distant objects in the universe, provide images of the first galaxies formed, and study unexplored planets around distant stars. The James Webb Space Telescope is a joint project of NASA, ESA and the Canadian Space Agency.

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Northrop Grumman Featured its Missile Defence Capabilities at MSPO 2017, Kielce, Poland

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 23:23:00 GMT

LONDON – Sept. 14, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) showcased its key missile defence capabilities this week at MSPO, Poland's International Defence Industry Exhibition.

The Northrop Grumman exhibit included a demonstration of integrated air and missile defence command and control, and a family of programmes including Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM), Integrated Battle Management System (IBMS), and Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS).

“Northrop Grumman is committed to Poland and Polish industry, particularly in air and missile defence. Enabled through programmes like WISLA, Poland’s missile and air defense system, we are well-positioned to help create innovative solutions to meet Poland's national security needs,” said Tarik Reyes, vice president, Missile Defence and Protective Systems, Northrop Grumman. “We are excited to offer our range of core capabilities, and to establish a presence in Poland to enable us to build closer relationships with our key customers and support in-country business development activities more effectively.”

IBMS provides integrated planning and operations management capabilities that are connected by a cyber-secure network. The system is scalable from strategic (military command posts and civil operations centres) to tactical (vehicles and individual soldiers and first responders) providing situational awareness of the common operational picture, and communications with joint and coalition forces.

IBCS is a revolutionary integrated air and missile defence command-and-control system developed to deliver a single, unambiguous view of the battlespace. It significantly enhances aircraft and missile tracking and improves the ability of combatant commanders and air defenders to make critical decisions within seconds. With a modular open systems architecture, IBCS allows integration of current and future sensors and weapon systems. IBCS enables “any sensor, best shooter” operations to optimize limited resources and facilitate flexible defence designs.

Also highlighted was the Citadel Enterprise Battle Command System that delivers an integrated C4I capability to execute effective air and missile defence. The Citadel uses a modern, open systems approach with commercial standards that enables affordable systems integration of current and future air and missile defence systems.

Northrop Grumman's Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS), which provides rapid wide-area reconnaissance and assessment of mine threats in sea lanes, littoral zones, confined straits, choke points and amphibious areas of operations, was also featured. The first of its kind, ALMDS leverages a sensor pod to rapidly sweep the water using laser technology. The sensor pod can also be rapidly installed on a medium lift helicopter and quickly removed after its mission completion.

Northrop Grumman signed a letter of intent with Poland’s largest defence company, the state-owned Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa in February 2017, aimed at creating a long term strategic partnership and exploring potential areas of industrial cooperation.

Also at MSPO, Northrop Grumman’s German subsidiary, Northrop Grumman LITEF, highlighted its range of Fibre Optic Gyros and MEMS Accelerometers as well as innovative Inertial Navigation and Reference Systems for air, land and maritime applications.

Northrop Grumman has a well-established presence in Europe with a significant presence in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.

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Northrop Grumman Presents Grand Champion Award to Young Engineers at Finals of Unmanned Aircraft System Challenge Competition

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT

LONDON – June 22, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) presented the award for the winner of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Challenge which took place this week at the Snowdonia Aerospace Centre, Llanbedr, northwest Wales.

Northrop Grumman presented the Grand Champions award to Team Bath Drones from Bath University, overall winners of the IMechE UAS Challenge 2017.

Students from 17 universities including Southampton, Sheffield, Bath, Nottingham, Swansea and Loughborough as well as Karachi and Istanbul, competed in the fly-off to determine the winner of this year’s competition.

This is the third consecutive year that Northrop Grumman has sponsored the UAS Challenge as part of its global initiative to encourage innovative thinking in engineering and technology among today's youth. The competition is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry in developing applied UAS-related activities, giving students an opportunity to strengthen links with industry, as well as enhance employment opportunities.

The overall Grand Champions of the UAS Challenge 2017 were Team Bath Drones from Bath University. They also earned the category awards for design and innovation.

The competition required the teams to design and build a UAS and demonstrate its operation in a humanitarian supply mission scenario. The aircraft had to operate autonomously, perform a series of tasks such as area search, navigating waypoints, accurately dropping a payload and returning to base via a defined route. In the live fly-off final, the teams of young engineers were challenged to transport an aid package as rapidly and accurately as possible. Additionally, the teams were tested to explain the commercial viability of their solutions with a ‘dragons den’ style pitch to competition judges.

"Unmanned aircraft systems have a wide range of proven applications not just in defence and security, but also in civil missions such as environmental monitoring, humanitarian relief, search and rescue, and disaster relief operations," said Andrew Tyler, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Europe. “This competition provides an opportunity for students to broaden their understanding of UAS technologies and gain valuable experience and practical aerospace engineering skills which they can take forward in their future careers in engineering."

Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation are committed to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse, talented STEM students globally. They provide funding for sustainable STEM programmes from schools through to universities, with a major emphasis on middle school students and teachers. In 2016, Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation continued outreach efforts by contributing more than £23 million globally to support diverse STEM-related activities and groups such as: in the U.S., the Air Force Association CyberPatriot cyber security competition and the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy (in partnership with the National Science Teachers Association); in the U.K., the CyberCenturion cyber defence competition; Cyber Arabia; and the REC Foundation VEX Robotics competition which includes Australia, Japan, South Korea and the U.S.

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Northrop Grumman Announces Winners of 2017 CyberCenturion National Finals to Find Cyber Security Talent of the Future

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:12:00 GMT

LONDON – April 27, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced the winners of the 2017 CyberCenturion competition following an exciting face-to-face final against the clock between ten teams aged 12-18 years.

The CyberCenturion winners were announced Tuesday, April 25 at the Institution for Engineering and Technology, London, where the finals were held, following a day long competition. Northrop Grumman leads CyberCenturion in partnership with Cyber Security Challenge U.K.

The 2017 CyberCenturion National Finals was won by:

Team SPS ‘B’, from St Paul’s School, London

Andrew Tyler, chief executive Northrop Grumman Europe (left) pictured with the winners of the 2017 CyberCenturion competition from St Paul’s School, London.

The runners up were:

In 2nd place - Team SPS ‘A’, from St Paul’s School, London

In 3rd place - Team CyberMen, from King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

The winning team received technology equipment for their school to help promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and cyber careers, and to provide them with a competitive edge for their future careers. All three teams received trophies and medals and have the opportunity to build networks with individuals in the industry.

“The enthusiasm of the participants and the high standards among the teams in the finals has been impressive to see. We congratulate all of the finalists on their accomplishments, wish them success and look forward to the positive impact they can make in addressing our global security challenges of the future,” said Andrew Tyler, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Europe. “There is a severe shortage of diverse young people entering careers in STEM subjects, and it is up to industry leaders like Northrop Grumman to help rectify this situation. Through CyberCenturion we are helping to inspire and build a diverse cyber workforce to address this global imperative. We look forward to continuing to grow the competition and to seeing more teams and diversity in next year’s competition.”

“Diversity is critical in the profession; as the cyber threat becomes more complex, workforce diversity brings different perspectives, academic backgrounds, experience and problem-solving approaches to addressing the challenges,” said Diane Miller, director, global cyber education and workforce development programs at Northrop Grumman. “We are thrilled to be spearheading this effort to address the workforce needs and foster the cyber leadership of tomorrow.”

The ten teams reached the finals after competing in a series of intense qualifying rounds which took place over the last six months between more than 100 teams from across the U.K. and overseas territories. Teams were tasked to defend a fictitious Internet of Things business using their evolving cyber security skills to identify vulnerabilities in the company’s network and systems, repair the problems and maintain the company’s services, while fending off adversaries.

Now in its third consecutive year, CyberCenturion is the U.K.'s first team-based cyber security contest specifically designed to attract 12-18 year olds. It is the U.K. version of the proven CyberPatriot competition, part of a major U.S. national youth cyber STEM education programme presented by the Northrop Grumman Foundation and created by the Air Force Association. It is part of the company's commitment to promoting STEM education and helping build the U.K.'s pool of talent in cyber security. The CyberPatriot competition in the U.S. has engaged more than 300,000 students, educating them on the opportunities in cyber security across the U.S. Eighty percent of those who have taken part in CyberPatriot now plan to pursue a higher education course in cyber or STEM .

Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation are committed to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse, talented STEM students globally. They provide funding for sustainable STEM programmes that span from pre-school to high school and through to university levels, with a major emphasis on middle school students and teachers. In 2016, Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation continued its outreach efforts by contributing more than £23 million to support diverse STEM-related activities and groups such as CyberPatriot and the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy (in partnership with the National Science Teachers Association) in the U.S.; the IMechE’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge in the U.K.; CyberArabia in Saudia Arabia; and the REC Foundation VEX Robotics competition in Australia, Japan, South Korea and the U.S.

To find out more and register for the 2017/2018 CyberCenturion competition, go to: https://cybersecuritychallenge.org.uk/competitions/cybercenturion

The Air Force Association is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Its mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defence, and to honour Airmen and our Air Force Heritage.

Cyber Security Challenge U.K. is a nationwide programme aimed at bringing more talented people into the cyber security profession and build a bigger U.K. cyber talent pool to help address the skills shortage that affects government bodies, businesses and citizens alike.

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Northrop Grumman to Provide LITENING Advanced Targeting Pods to Royal Danish Air Force

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:00:00 GMT

LONDON – March 14, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been awarded a contract by the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) to provide LITENING advanced targeting pods for its F-16 aircraft. LITENING gives pilots powerful capabilities for detecting, identifying and tracking targets at extremely long ranges.

Denmark was the first international partner to take delivery of the fourth generation of the LITENING pod. With this award, the RDAF will expand the use of LITENING to additional aircraft in its fleet.

“As a key member of NATO, Denmark supports a wide range of missions. LITENING gives the RDAF powerful capabilities to carry out these missions, whether they call for targeting or intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR),” said Dr. Robert Fleming, vice president, programmes, Northrop Grumman.

The Northrop Grumman LITENING Advanced Targeting System, now in its fourth generation, gives aircrews superior situational awareness and targeting capabilities for strike and ISR missions. Technologies include digital, high definition video, 1K forward-looking infrared and charge-coupled device sensors, laser imaging sensors and advanced data links. These advances deliver more accurate target identification and location at longer ranges than previous targeting pod systems, while also reducing pilot workload.

LITENING has been integrated on the A-10, AV-8B, B-52, C-130, F-15, F-16 and F/A-18 and has achieved more than two million operating hours.

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