Poland - Northrop Grumman

Koncern Northrop Grumman i firma Transbit przeprowadzili udaną demonstrację integracji polskich środków łączności radiowej z systemem IBCS.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:45:00 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – 03 luty 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) we współpracy z polską firmą Transbit Sp. z o.o. dokonali integracji radiolinii horyzontalnej o wysokiej przepustowości (HCLOS) R-460A ze zintegrowanym systemem dowodzenia obroną powietrzną i przeciwrakietową IBCS. Radiolinia R-460A jest pierwszym systemem łączności radiowej spoza USA oraz jednym z kilku polskich systemów zaplanowanych do integracji z IBCS. Polska jako pierwszy partner międzynarodowy, pozyskała system IBCS jako główny element modernizacji obrony przeciwlotniczej i przeciwrakietowej kraju.

System łączności radiowej Transbit R-460A (radiolinia horyzontalna o wysokiej przepustowości HCLOS)

“Przeprowadzona z powodzeniem integracja świadczy o silnym partnerstwie przemysłowym i stanowi punkt wyjścia dla przyszłych działań mających na celu włączenie w sieć innych polskich i rodzimych systemów oraz zdolności,” stwierdził Kenn Todorov, wiceprezes i dyrektor generalny, Combat Systems and Mission Readiness, Northrop Grumman. “Mamy nadzieję na dalszą współpracę z polskim przemysłem, i wspieramy jego rodzime zdolności w ramach programu modernizacji polskiej obronności.”

Northrop Grumman i Transbit wspólnie opracowały laboratoryjną konfigurację prototypu w zakładzie firmy Northrop Grumman w Huntsville, która umożliwiła przeprowadzenie integracji i testów. Prototyp ten zawierał reprezentatywne elementy sprzętowe i programowe systemu IBCS oraz system łączności radiowej oparty na radiolinii R-460A firmy Transbit.

W ubiegłym miesiącu ta wspólna inicjatywa projektu inżynieryjnego zakończyła się udaną demonstracją integracji IBCS z radiolinią R-460A w ramach zintegrowanej sieci kierowania ogniem IFCN (Integrated Fire Control Network) jak również demonstracją funkcji zarządzania siecią. Northrop Grumman przeprowadził szczegółowe badania funkcjonalności i wydajności sieciowej aby ocenić potencjalne zastosowanie radiolinii R-460A w opartym na IBCS systemie obrony powietrznej.

“Skuteczna integracja z systemem IBCS systemu łączności RADION^® opracowanego przez Transbit Sp. z o.o. potwierdza zdolność polskiego przemysłu do dostarczania zaawansowanych rozwiązań technologicznych, które mogą być zastosowane w tak nowoczesnych i złożonych systemach jak IBCS,” stwierdził Robert Tomasik, dyrektor ds. badań i rozwoju w firmie Transbit Sp. z o. o. “Z dużą nadzieją oczekujemy na zastosowanie tej technologii w kolejnych etapach Programu Modernizacji Systemów Obrony Przeciwrakietowej i Przeciwlotniczej w Polsce.”

Radiolinia R-460A działa w zakresie częstotliwości pasma NATO IV umożliwiając przesył informacji w sieci opartej na protokole internetowym (IP) w trybie „punkt-punkt” z szybkością do 400 megabitów na sekundę (Mb/s) przy użyciu technologii MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output). Radiostacja współpracuje z anteną o zmiennej wiązce, umożliwiając pracę w trybie wielopunktowym, dzięki czemu doskonale nadaje się do budowy cyfrowych taktycznych sieci telekomunikacyjnych, takich jak te wymagane w sieci IFCN.

IBCS rewolucjonizuje podejście do zintegrowanej obrony powietrznej i przeciwrakietowej IAMD poprzez zastąpienie przestarzałych systemów miejscowych sieciocentrycznym systemem nowej generacji, pozwalającym skutecznie stawiać czoła wyzwaniom zmieniającego się pola walki. IBCS umożliwia działania w oparciu o przełomową zdolność wykorzystania „każdego sensora, najlepszego efektora”. Dokonuje fuzji informacji z wielu różnych sensorów w celu wyeliminowania wektorów ataku i stworzenia jednolitego, zintegrowanego obrazu sytuacji powietrznej o niespotykanej dotąd dokładności. Charakteryzująca się dynamiką i elastycznością otwarta architektura IBCS pozwala na integrację obecnych i przyszłych środków wykrywania i rażenia zapewniając interoperacyjność na poziomie połączonych rodzajów wojsk i sił koalicyjnych, oraz umożliwiając działania wielodomenowe.

Programem IBCS zarządza Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space z siedzibą w bazie Redstone Arsenal, w stanie Alabama.

Firma Transbit od trzydziestu lat dostarcza urządzenia taktycznej łączności cyfrowej i systemy telekomunikacyjne na potrzeby polskich Sił Zbrojnych. Firma dysponuje zespołem doświadczonych i wykwalifikowanych inżynierów, tworzących zaawansowane produkty sprzętowe, co pozwala jej wdrażać polskie koncepcje technologiczne wspierać Siły Zbrojne RP na wszystkich etapach cyklu życia produktu.

Northrop Grumman rozwiązuje najtrudniejsze problemy w dziedzinie technologii kosmicznych, lotniczych, w zakresie obronności i cyberprzestrzeni, by sprostać nieustannie zmieniającym się potrzebom klientów na całym świecie. Nasi pracownicy, w liczbie 97 000, na nowo definiują to, co jest możliwe, opracowując i dostarczając zaawansowane systemy, produkty i usługi w oparciu o zdobycze naukowe, technologiczne i inżynieryjne.

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Northrop Grumman and Transbit Demonstrate Integration of Polish Radio Communications with IBCS

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:45:00 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Feb. 3, 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and Polish firm Transbit Sp. z o.o. have completed a joint effort to integrate and test the Transbit R-460A Radio Relay High-Capacity Line-Of-Sight (HCLOS) radio communications system with the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS). The R-460A radio is the first non-U.S. radio communications system and the initial Polish system to be integrated with IBCS. Poland is the first international partner nation to acquire IBCS as the centerpiece of the country’s air and missile defense modernization efforts.

Transbit R-460A Radio Relay High-Capacity Line-Of-Sight (HCLOS) radio communications system

“This successful integration is a testament to a strong industry partnership and sets the stage for future efforts to integrate other Polish and indigenous systems and capabilities onto the IBCS network,” said Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager, combat systems and mission readiness, Northrop Grumman. “We look forward to continuing to work with Polish industry supporting their indigenous capabilities in support of the Polish defense modernization program.”

Northrop Grumman and Transbit collaborated to develop a laboratory prototype configuration at Northrop Grumman’s facility in Huntsville for integration and testing. This prototype included representative IBCS hardware and software components as well as a radio communication system based on the Transbit R-460A Radio Relay product.

Last month, this collaborative engineering development initiative culminated in a successful demonstration of integration between IBCS and the Transbit R-460A for Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) and network management functions. Northrop Grumman also conducted detailed network functionality and performance testing to evaluate the potential use of the R-460A in an IBCS based air and missile defense system.

“The successful integration with IBCS of RADION^® system communications technology developed by Transbit Sp. z o.o. confirms the ability of the Polish industry to provide advanced technical solutions to be implemented in such modern and complicated systems as IBCS,” said Robert Tomasik, research and development director, Transbit Sp. z o. o. “We greatly look forward to applying the technology in the next stages of the Modernization Program for Missile and Air Defence Systems in Poland.”

The R-460A radio operates in the NATO Band IV frequency range providing point-to-point transmission of Internet Protocol (IP) based network information at data rates up to 400 Megabits per second (Mb/s) using Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology. The radio supports the use of switched beam antennas enabling operation in multipoint-multipoint mode, making it a perfect fit for providing digital tactical telecommunications networks such as those required for IFCN operation.

IBCS creates a paradigm shift for IAMD by replacing legacy stove-piped systems with a next-generation, net-centric approach to better address the changing battlefield. IBCS enables revolutionary “any sensor, best effector” operations that fuses information from multiple, disparate sensors to eliminate vectors of attack and create a single integrated air picture with unprecedented accuracy. IBCS’ dynamic and flexible open architecture is foundational to integrating current and future sensors and effectors to enable joint, coalition interoperability and multi-domain operations.

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

For over 30 years, Transbit Sp. z o.o. has been providing tactical digital communications and Information Communications Technology (ICT) solutions to the Polish Armed Forces. The company leverages a team of experienced and qualified engineers to develop advanced hardware products that implement Polish technical concepts, while simultaneously supporting the Polish Armed Forces on all stages of the product life cycle.

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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IBCS Achieves Successful Milestone C Decision

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:15:00 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Jan. 14, 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS), developed in partnership with the U.S. Army, has received authorization to proceed with low rate initial production (LRIP) following a successful Milestone C decision for the program. This milestone, approved by the Department of Defense, represents a critical next step in moving the program closer to future deployment.

Northrop Grumman has produced and delivered major end items to the Army, including Engagement Operations Centers (EOC) and Integrated Fire Control Network relays (IFCN), that have been used by soldiers in highly successful, operationally realistic flight tests.

“The decision by our senior leaders to transition IBCS from development into initial production reflects their confidence in the maturity of the system and its readiness for operational testing to inform Initial Operational Capability,” said Maj. Gen. Rob Rasch, Army Program Executive Officer, Missiles and Space. “The soldiers of the 3-43 Air Defense Artillery Battalion performed tremendously in training and testing over the last year, and are poised to demonstrate the game-changing capabilities of IBCS next Fall during the Initial Operational Test & Evaluation.”

To achieve Milestone C, Northrop Grumman worked in partnership with the U.S. Army’s Integrated Fires Mission Command Program Office in the system engineering, design, development and testing of IBCS hardware and software. Since 2015, the program has executed seven successful flight tests conducted under complex and operationally realistic conditions, demonstrating new game changing capabilities that the system will deliver upon fielding.

Most recently, IBCS underwent a Limited User Test that included testing of an operational Air and Missile Defense Battalion Task Force and featured two operational flight tests, which culminated in successful intercepts of complex, threat representative cruise and ballistic missile targets. Over its development life cycle, IBCS has undergone extensive hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), environmental, live fire, and developmental testing and has participated in numerous Joint and U.S. Army exercises. These tests and exercises along with soldier touch-points have provided excellent feedback and data to drive significant performance improvements throughout the development phase of the IBCS program to inform the Milestone C decision.

Soldiers of the U.S. Army operational Air and Missile Defense Battalion Task Force under test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico this past August. [Source U.S. Army]

“We are proud to have contributed to this landmark achievement that will help our warfighters better address and defeat evolving threats,” said Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager, combat systems and mission readiness, Northrop Grumman. “This milestone is a true testament to the commitment and dedication of all the men and women who have worked tirelessly over many years to deliver a truly revolutionary system.”

IBCS is the centerpiece of the U.S. Army’s modernization strategy for air and missile defense to address the ever-changing nature of warfare. Designed to connect the force for unified action across all domains against evolving threats, IBCS is a software-defined, network-enabled command and control system that integrates and optimizes “any-sensor, best-effector” toward enabling Joint Multi-domain Operations and command and control.

Built on a modular and open systems approach network, IBCS employs a net-centric integrated fire control network that enables the acquisition, identification and engagement of air and missile threats. IBCS enhances battlefield survivability by creating a resilient self-healing network that can reduce and eliminate vectors of attack while providing commanders and operators with a single integrated air picture of unprecedented breadth, range and accuracy.

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 Begins Production of Poland WISLA Engagement Operations Centers

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Jan. 14, 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has taken delivery of six shelters that will be outfitted as Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) engagement operations centers (EOC) for Poland. Poland has acquired the U.S. Army IBCS configuration and this delivery supports the production start of the IBCS hardware for Poland’s WISŁA air and missile defense program from Northrop Grumman’s Huntsville Manufacturing Center.

Shelters arrive at the Huntsville Manufacturing Facility where they will be outfitted as IBCS Engagement Operations Centers for Poland.

During this production phase, IBCS hardware is installed in the shelters to create functioning engagement operations centers (EOCs). These IBCS EOCs are integrated with IBCS battle management software that maximizes the combat potential of sensors and weapon systems. Once the integration is complete, the EOCs will undergo an acceptance test prior to delivery to the U.S. government, which in turn will deliver to Poland as part of the foreign military sales contract for WISŁA.

“Receiving these shelters and kicking off production marks a critical milestone on the WISLA program and gets us one step closer to fielding this capability in Poland,” said Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager, combat systems and mission readiness, Northrop Grumman. “Our Huntsville Manufacturing Center production line is ready and equipped to deliver these command centers on time and on budget.”

The Huntsville Manufacturing Center has a long heritage supporting large scale manufacturing programs including the Army’s Command Post Platform. Northrop Grumman has successfully developed, integrated and delivered IBCS major end items such as engagement operations centers, the entire command post environment, integrated fire control network relays and plug-and-fight kits that have all been used by U.S. soldiers in highly successful, operationally realistic tests and that warfighters will use once the system is fielded.

The acquisition of IBCS is a major component of Poland’s WISLA air and missile defense modernization program. In March 2018, Poland signed a foreign military sales agreement with the U.S. government to purchase IBCS and became the first international partner country to acquire this transformational capability. By acquiring IBCS, Poland will modernize its air and missile defense forces toward assuring interoperability with U.S. forces and within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

IBCS is the centerpiece of the U.S. Army’s modernization strategy for air and missile defense to address the changing battlefield. IBCS utilizes multiple sensors and effectors to extend the battlespace, engage threats providing 360° protection, increases survivability by enabling early detection and continuous tracking, and delivers transformational warfighting capabilities to defeat an increasingly complex threat.

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Northrop Grumman Opens Office in Poland

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT

WARSAW, Poland – Nov. 21, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception for the opening of its first office in Poland. U.S. Ambassador to Poland Georgette Mosbacher and representatives of the Polish Ministry of National Defence and government were among the guests as Northrop Grumman leaders officially opened the 12,000-square-foot office in the heart of Warsaw.

Northrop Grumman’s Dan Verwiel, vice president and general manager, and Tarik Reyes, vice president, business development, missile defense and protective systems, with U.S. Ambassador to Poland Georgette Mosbacher at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Northrop Grumman office in Warsaw, Poland. Source: Fot. K. Gontarek/U.S. Embassy Warsaw

Northrop Grumman is an important partner for Poland’s military defense and is committed to helping Poland modernize its air and missile defense capabilities. Recently, Poland has become Northrop Grumman’s first international customer for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS), enabling it to integrate current and future capabilities.

“Poland will be the first allied nation to acquire the IBCS and will field it nearly concurrently with the U.S. Army, meaning Poland is getting the latest technology and most innovative product,” said Ambassador Mosbacher. “Northrop Grumman’s commitment to Poland is another fine example of a strong U.S. investment that is creating competitive, skilled and highly desirable positions in Poland, specifically in the defense industry. Like our U.S. firms, the United States is committed to build a strong partnership in the area of security cooperation with Poland.”

The Polish government selected Northrop Grumman’s state-of-the-art Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) to serve as the centerpiece of the country’s modernization strategy for air and missile defense capability and has the largest installed base of the Northrop Grumman MK44 Bushmaster® Chain Gun® worldwide. The office in Warsaw will enhance progress on the WISLA medium-range air and missile defense program and other efforts with Poland’s government and industries, and will serve as the company’s Poland headquarters.

“Northrop Grumman brings a wide array of capabilities that can help sustain enduring security to Poland and the rest of Europe,” said Dan Verwiel, vice president and general manager, missile defense and protective systems, Northrop Grumman. “IBCS will deliver the most advanced and capable C4I system for IAMD in Poland and we look forward to supporting Poland and our European allies in the future with industry leading solutions.”

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 otwiera biuro w Polsce

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Warszawa, Polska – 21 listopada, 2019 – Firma Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) była gospodarzem ceremonii przecięcia wstęgi i przyjęcia z okazji otwarcia swojego pierwszego biura w Polsce. Wśród zaproszonych gości znalazła się pani Georgette Mosbacher, Ambasador USA w Polsce oraz przedstawiciele Ministerstwa Obrony Narodowej RP i polskiego rządu. Liderzy Northrop Grumman dokonali oficjalnego otwarcia znajdującego się w sercu Warszawy biura o powierzchni 1000 m2.

Dan Verwiel, z Ambasador USA w Polsce, panią Georgette Mosbacher podczas uroczystego przecięcia wstęgi w nowym biurze Northrop Grumman w Warszawie. Fot. K. Gontarek/U.S. Embassy Warsaw

Northrop Grumman to ważny partner polskiej branży obronnej, głęboko zaangażowany we wspieranie modernizacji polskiej obrony przeciwlotniczej i przeciwrakietowej. Polska została niedawno pierwszym międzynarodowym klientem, który uzyskał zintegrowany system dowodzenia obroną przeciwlotniczą i przeciwrakietową (IBCS), umożliwiający integrację bieżących i przyszłych zdolności bojowych.

“Polska będzie pierwszym krajem sojuszniczym, który pozyskał IBCS i będzie wprowadzać system do służby niemal w tym samym czasie, co siły lądowe armii amerykańskiej, co oznacza, że będzie dysponować najnowszą technologią i najbardziej innowacyjnym produktem, stwierdziła pani Ambasador Mosbacher. “Zaangażowanie Northrop Grumman w Polsce to kolejny znakomity przykład solidnej amerykańskiej inwestycji, w wyniku której powstają konkurencyjne, wymagające wysokich kwalifikacji i bardzo pożądane miejsca pracy, w szczególności w przemyśle obronnym. Podobnie jak amerykańskie firmy, Stany Zjednoczone angażują się w budowanie silnego partnerstwa z Polską w dziedzinie współpracy na rzecz bezpieczeństwa.”

Polski rząd wybrał najbardziej nowoczesny zintegrowany system dowodzenia obroną przeciwlotniczą i przeciwrakietową IBCS (Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS)), jako centralny element narodowej strategii modernizacji obrony powietrznej i przeciwrakietowej i ma największą na świecie zainstalowaną bazę armat MK44 Bushmaster® Chain Gun® firmy Northrop Grumman. Biuro w Warszawie będzie wspierać program obrony powietrznej i przeciwrakietowej średniego zasięgu Wisła oraz inne przedsięwzięcia wspólnie z polskimi władzami i polskim przemysłem; będzie polską siedzibą firmy.

“Northrop Grumman niesie ze sobą szeroki wachlarz rozwiązań sprzyjających trwałemu umacnianiu bezpieczeństwa Polski i reszty Europy,” - powiedział Dan Verwiel, wice-prezes i dyrektor generalny ds. systemów przeciwrakietowych i ochronnych Northrop Grumman. “IBCS zapewni Polsce najnowocześniejszy i najskuteczniejszy system C4I; mamy nadzieję także w przyszłości wspierać Polskę i naszych europejskich sojuszników dostarczając najlepsze rozwiązania w branży.”

Northrop Grumman to firma będąca globalnym liderem w zakresie systemów bezpieczeństwa. Dostarcza innowacyjne systemy, produkty i rozwiązania w systemach autonomicznych, cybernetycznych, C4ISR, kosmicznych, uderzeniowych, logistycznych i modernizacyjnych dla klientów na całym świecie. W celu uzyskania dalszych informacji, zapraszamy do odwiedzenia news.northropgrumman.com i do śledzenia nas na Twitterze, @NGCNews.

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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 Delivers First Command Center for US Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense

Wed, 01 May 2019 14:30:00 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – May 1, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has delivered to the U.S. Army the first production-representative engagement operations center (EOC) for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS).

Northrop Grumman has delivered to the U.S. Army the first production-representative engagement operations center for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS).

“This milestone is testament of the significant progress toward operational capability that will make pivotal differences to warfighters, commanders and acquisition officials,” said Dan Verwiel, vice president and general manager, missile defense and protective systems, Northrop Grumman. “We will be delivering more EOCs as well as IBCS integrated fire control network (IFCN) relays in the near future. These articles will be used for initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E), which informs future production decisions.”

The delivered IBCS EOC has completed all functional configuration audits for major configuration items and system verification review, and is representative of the production configuration for hardware and software that will undergo qualification testing before IOT&E. Northrop Grumman is on pace to deliver 11 EOCs and 18 IFCN relays for the IBCS program by the end of the year.

“Northrop Grumman will continue to closely collaborate with our customer and user communities to realize the groundbreaking vision of IBCS and its transformative impact on the air and missile defense mission,” said Verwiel.

IBCS is a paradigm shift for IAMD by replacing legacy stove-piped systems with a next-generation, net-centric approach to better address an evolving array of threats. 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 as well as broader surveillance and protection areas. With its truly open systems architecture, IBCS allows incorporation of current and future sensors and effectors and enables 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 Secures Ground to Air Communication Requirements for Airports in Poland

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:00:00 GMT

MARKET DEEPING, U.K. – Nov. 21, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) U.K.-based air traffic communications subsidiary, Park Air Systems, has supplied and deployed its Sapphire Air Traffic Management (ATM) communication equipment to the Polish airport network run by the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA).

The air traffic control tower at Warsaw Chopin International Airport

Following the installation of ATM equipment at four remote ground stations (Sieradz, Radom, Gąbin and Brzesko) in 2017, PANSA has now added almost 30 locations to be equipped with Sapphire ATM communication systems. All of the installations will be completed by the end of 2018.

“PANSA is a very discerning customer; they know exactly what they need and the Sapphire solution fits their technical requirements,” said Danny Milligan, managing director, Park Air Systems, Northrop Grumman. “With full backwards compatibility, unrivalled connectivity, scalability and security for voice and data, the Park Air T6 radio checks all the boxes of modern airspace communication.”

The Park Air T6 radio is the lightest and smallest radio of its kind in the ATM market. Its size offers greater utility of space as well as lower shipping costs. Combined with a design that makes it the most power efficient available, the complete lack of hazardous materials and a host of other technical features, this new radio meets the most demanding specifications set by airports worldwide.

PANSA maintenance engineers received their training at the Park Air Systems Academy prior to delivery. This modern, bespoke facility near Peterborough has been given ratings of “exceeds expectations” from trainees since its opening in 2016.

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 Highlights Missile Defence Capabilities at MSPO 2018, Kielce, Poland

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 06:00:00 GMT

LONDON – Sept. 3, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is showcasing its missile defence, advanced armaments and defence electronics capabilities at Poland’s International Defence Industry Exhibition, MSPO.

Poland has collaborated with the U.S. and our NATO allies since 1999 and has demonstrated its commitment to this strong, safe and secure alliance through next-generation missile defence capabilities like IBCS.

MSPO takes place Sept. 4-7 in Kielce, Poland. The Northrop Grumman exhibits are at stand numbers F-27 and E-37. They include a demonstration of integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) and short-range air defence (SHORAD) capabilities.

“Northrop Grumman is committed to Poland and to helping create innovative solutions to meet Poland’s national security needs. Through the acquisition of IBCS, Poland will have the most sophisticated and technologically advanced integrated air and missile defence system that will enable the use of multiple sensors and effectors on a network. Poland’s WISLA integrated air and missile defence system will be capable of employing short range air and missile defence systems being considered for NAREW and will provide any sensor, best shooter engagements,” said Tarik Reyes, vice president, missile defence and protective systems, Northrop Grumman. “We are excited to offer our range of core capabilities and continue building our presence in Poland to deepen our relationships with our key customers so that we can provide effective support for in-country business development activities.”

The IAMD Battle Command System (IBCS) is a revolutionary command-and-control system developed to deliver a single, unambiguous view of the battlespace, as recently demonstrated over vast distances via the multi-node distributed test. This 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 defense designs.

Northrop Grumman’s SHORAD capabilities protect U.S. and allied forces from a wide range of manned and unmanned air and missile threats. Our capabilities utilize sensors, weapons and command control to acquire, track, verify, engage and defeat incoming threats.

Northrop Grumman will also showcase its precision artillery, advanced tank ammunition and tactical missile capabilities that are well-suited to meet Poland’s modernisation needs.

The Northrop Grumman Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AGM-88E) is a supersonic, medium-range, air-launched tactical missile that provides the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Italian Air Force with the latest and most advanced weapon system for engaging and destroying enemy air defences and time-critical, mobile targets. AGM-88E is compatible with Poland’s airframes and can provide advanced strike capability.

The company is also displaying its Bushmaster Chain Guns and medium calibre ammunition. The Mk44 chain gun is well established in the Polish Army and is integrated on the Rozomak ground combat vehicle, representing the largest installed base of the 30x173mm chain guns worldwide. Additionally, Northrop Grumman’s Precision Guidance Kit for 155mm artillery and Kinetic Energy Tungsten 120mm tank ammunition are compatible with Poland’s artillery projectiles and main battle tanks, and would provide advanced capabilities for those systems.

Information will be available on the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar, the ground-based multi-mission active electronically scanned array radar developed and now in production for the U.S. Marine Corps. The Marine Corps achieved AN/TPS-80 Initial Operational Capability in early 2018. AN/TPS-80 incorporates the latest high efficiency Gallium Nitride antenna technology and provides comprehensive 360 degree, multi-threat detection and tracking. The AN/TPS-80 architecture is designed to support integration with IBCS.

Northrop Grumman’s German subsidiary, Northrop Grumman LITEF, will highlight its range of Fibre Optic Gyros and Micro-electro-mechanical Systems 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 more than 2,200 employees in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.

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Northrop Grumman Installs Sapphire Air Traffic Management Solutions for Poland’s Airports

Tue, 01 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT

MARKET DEEPING, U.K. – May 1, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) U.K.-based air traffic management (ATM) subsidiary, Park Air Systems, has recently delivered its Sapphire ATM communication system equipment to four remote stations in Poland: Sieradz, Radom, Gabin and Brzesk - all serving Warsaw airport.

The systems were delivered to the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) in December and were installed in first quarter 2018.

“PANSA was looking for an outstanding air-ground communications capability that is safe, reliable and easy to maintain,” said Roman Drozdz, service director for Mawilux, Northrop Grumman’s project integrator in Poland. “They found it in the market leading T6 radio, the smallest, lightest and most environmentally friendly radio available.”

The installed systems are based on Northrop Grumman’s Sapphire portfolio, of which the T6 very high frequency (VHF) and ultra high frequency (UHF) radios are core products. These remote stations will improve the coverage available to PANSA air traffic controllers based in Warsaw for communicating with military and civil aircraft.

“The feedback we received from PANSA following the training was very positive,” said Danny Milligan, managing director, Park Air Systems, Northrop Grumman. “The dedicated training academy we have here at our U.K. facility and the tailored courses we can provide allowed us to exceed our customer’s expectations.”

The Sapphire portfolio of radios and accessories is supplied with traditional analogue and internet protocol (IP) interfaces for both audio and data as standard. This allows PANSA to operate the new Northrop Grumman radio systems on their legacy network, while being confident that they will be able to switch seamlessly to IP in the future.

Airport staff from the Polish sites visited Park Air in October to receive comprehensive training. The factory acceptance test took place in November.

Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems supplies communication systems for airspace operations worldwide. In its 50 year history, it has installed 60,000 radios in 180 countries around the world.

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 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 Signs Letter of Intent with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK – Feb. 20, 2017 – Northrop Grumman International Trading, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Poland’s largest defence company, the state-owned Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), aimed at exploring potential areas of industrial cooperation.

The LOI is a first step toward closer cooperation between Northrop Grumman and PGZ in pursuing a range of advanced technologies in defence and security to deliver innovative industry-leading solutions for Poland’s Ministry of National Defence.

“This LOI demonstrates our mutual interest in exploring ways in which Northrop Grumman and PGZ may be able to collaborate and address specific high technology capabilities that are of growing importance,” said Tarik Reyes, vice president, business development, missile defense and protective systems, Northrop Grumman. “We hope these exploratory discussions will result in strengthening our long-term involvement in the success of future projects.”

Northrop Grumman International Trading, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Poland’s largest defence company, the state-owned Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), aimed at exploring potential areas of industrial cooperation.

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NATO's Alliance Ground Surveillance System Featured at NATO Warsaw Summit

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 18:42:00 GMT

WARSAW, Poland, July 8, 2016 -- Just four years after signing the contract at the 2012 Chicago NATO Summit, the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) system will be presented to heads of state and senior NATO and national officials at the 2016 Warsaw Summit. The AGS operational capability will enable the Alliance to perform extensive surveillance over wide areas and provide actionable information on threats to our collective security to NATO and national officials for timely preparation of diplomatic and military responses.

A video accompanying this release is available at https://youtu.be/reNNm7TgfpU .

The AGS Summit display is the first time the deployable elements of the system have come together. Both air and ground elements have entered into the formal test phase of their development process. The aircraft's flight test program is underway at the Edwards Air Force Test range, California. Preparations are progressing at the AGS Main Operation Base in Sigonella, Sicily to prepare for the arrival of the first of the five aircraft later this year. This capability will become operational in the 2017/2018 timeframe.

AGS will be available to all Alliance members and will be a key capability for Alliance strategic anticipation. The NATO AGS Force will support the NATO Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance initiative, providing indicators and warnings necessary to ensure that NATO continues to project stability, whilst maintaining a position of collective defence and deterrence.

"AGS is the first NATO owned-and-operated ground surveillance system, using state-of-the-art sensors and information knowledge management systems," said Col. Pedro Renn, NATO AGS Force Commander. "AGS will be available to all Alliance members and will be a key capability for Alliance strategic anticipation. The NATO AGS Force will support the NATO Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance initiative, providing indicators and warnings necessary to ensure that NATO continues to project stability, whilst maintaining a position of collective defence and deterrence."

Northrop Grumman's AGS industry team includes Airbus Defence and Space, Leonardo and Kongsberg, as well as leading defense companies from the participating nations. The AGS system is comprised of five air segment remotely piloted aircraft designed and developed by Northrop Grumman as well as mobile and transportable ground stations designed and developed by Airbus and Leonardo.

Airbus Defence and Space, a division of Airbus Group is Europe's number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs more than 38,000 people and in 2015 generated revenues of over 13 billion euros.
Leonardo is Italy's leading manufacturer in the high technology sector and ranks among the top ten global players in aerospace, defence and security. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2015 the company recorded consolidated revenues of 13 billion euros. Leonardo is a multinational and multicultural group which boasts a significant presence in three key markets: Italy, the United Kingdom and the U.S.
KONGSBERG is an international, knowledge-based group delivering high technology systems and solutions to clients within the oil and gas industry, merchant marine, defence and aerospace. The defence portfolio comprises products and systems for command and control, weapons guidance and surveillance, communications solutions and missiles.

"I'm honored that the AGS is being presented by the operational community to the nations' leaders at the Summit," said Brian Chappel, vice president, autonomous systems, Northrop Grumman. "As part of the transatlantic industry team we have had the pleasure to work with for the past four years, Northrop Grumman is truly proud to witness the transition of the system from the development to the operational phase. This success could only have been achieved through the commitment of the entire AGS team partnership – both government and industry - working across cultures, time zones and languages, leveraging national capabilities with the goal of providing the Alliance with this critical capability."

As a fully NATO owned and operated system supported by the 28 Alliance nations, NATO AGS will be a key enabler of NATO's joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability. The wide area surveillance Global Hawk unmanned aircraft and the fixed, mobile and transportable ground stations will support a full range of NATO missions, including protection of ground troops and civilian populations, border control and maritime operations, crisis management and humanitarian assistance in natural disasters. The NATO AGS system is also able to ingest sensor data from national systems to continuously detect and track ground moving objects and deliver actionable information to decision makers in minutes.

"We face an extremely complex threat environment," said Andrew Tyler, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Europe. "The NATO AGS programme will help address this and deliver a highly advanced system of systems capability that will provide a truly transatlantic solution for Alliance collective defence, crisis management and cooperative security."

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 government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

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