DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy successfully flew the second MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter for the first time. Conducted at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, Calif., the flight will allow the team to ramp up testing efforts to prepare the system for operations. Current tests are focused on validating the flight capabilities of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/mq-8c-fire-scout-completes-first-flight-50712/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Air Force will get its first look at a faster, more affordable way to replace obsolete avionics on the B-2 stealth bomber under a contract awarded last August to Northrop Grumman. Under the 43-month, $43.5 million award, the company will produce a functional replacement for a B-2 avionics box called the Audio Central […]https://www.defencetalk.com/a-faster-simpler-way-to-replace-obsolete-parts-for-b-2-bomber-50667/

DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman Corporation has delivered the 100th airborne electronic attack (AEA) kit for the EA-18G Growler aircraft. The AEA kit is a critical component of the aircraft, which allows warfighters to target and attack the most complex enemy communication and air defense systems. “This delivery milestone demonstrates the dedication of the Northrop Grumman team to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-grumman-delivers-100th-ea-18g-airborne-electronic-attack-kit-50192/

DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy have completed nine initial flight tests of the Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS), marking the half-way point in a process called envelope expansion. During envelope expansion, the test team validates the aircraft’s ability to operate at a range of altitudes, speeds and weights. The flights are taking place at […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-navy-complete-nine-flights-of-triton-unmanned-aircraft-system-50065/

DefenceTalkIn one year, Northrop Grumman took a satellite communications system normally used in space and transformed it into a high-functioning, low-cost communications system that can be used on aircraft. The satellite communications (SATCOM) system was successfully demonstrated on board the company’s Firebird demonstrator aircraft. Until now, no small communications system has been able to send […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-reinvents-satellite-communications-for-aircraft-49946/

DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by the Royal Thai Air Force to supply additional AN/TPS-78 air defense and surveillance radar systems. Under the terms of the contract, Northrop Grumman will begin supplying equipment to the Royal Thai Air Force in 2015. The company will also provide training, spares and logistics support. “With this award, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-to-supply-air-defense-radar-systems-to-royal-thai-air-force-49752/

DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman Corporation has delivered the second MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter to the U.S. Navy after completing final assembly at the company’s unmanned systems center in Moss Point, Miss. The aircraft is joining the first one delivered to Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, Calif., to conduct flight testing before using the system for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-delivers-additional-mq-8c-fire-scout-to-the-us-navy-49757/

DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman Corporation has integrated and employed an internal miniature electronic attack payload on the Bat unmanned aircraft, marking the first time that such a system was used in operation on a Group III (small, tactical) unmanned aircraft system. The demonstration involved the jamming of radars during the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-demos-electronic-attack-capability-for-the-first-time-on-unmanned-aircraft-49659/

DefenceTalkUnder a $34.5 million U.S. Navy contract, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) will modify the French Navy’s fleet of three E-2C Hawkeyes with an upgraded Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system, further increasing commonality and interoperability with U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. IFF systems enable warfighters to distinguish between friendly forces and enemies. Included in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-grumman-to-upgrade-french-navy-e-2c-hawkeye-fleet-49401/

DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has been selected to demonstrate its Carry-all Modular Equipment Landrover, called CaMEL, during the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Robotics Limited Demonstration Oct. 7-10 at Fort Benning, Ga. Northrop Grumman’s CaMEL will participate in both parts of the center’s ‘robot rodeo:’ A ‘lighten-the-load’ CaMEL configuration will traverse the Squad-Multipurpose Equipment […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrops-camel-to-participate-in-robotics-demo-and-armed-live-fire-49314/