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Defence Notes
Taiwan jet trainer delayed 10 years
25th November 2016
The indigenous defence manufacturing policy of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will delay the air force's acquisition of 66 advanced jet trainers (AJT) to replace the …
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Digital Battlespace
Miysis countermeasure system ready
22nd November 2016
Leonardo has begun assembling the first production examples of its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system for an undisclosed NATO launch customer, the company has …
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Digital Battlespace
South Korean F-16 upgrade: BAE out, Lockheed in
22nd November 2016
After South Korea reneged on a contract with BAE Systems to upgrade its KF-16 fighter fleet, Seoul has now inked an alternative contract with Lockheed …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Navy Triton squadron stands up
7th November 2016
Returning from the standing up of the US Navy’s first MQ-4C Triton UAS squadron on 28 October, senior officials at manufacturer Northrop Grumman are eyeing …
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Military Logistics
UK to support European F-35s
10th November 2016
The UK has been chosen by the F-35 Program Office to be a global repair hub providing maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade services for F-35 …
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Digital Battlespace
GovSat secures NATO AGS space segment
8th November 2016
GovSat has been awarded a contract by NATO to supply the satellite communications (SATCOM) space segment to the Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) programme. A public-private …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop demos AQS-24B at Unmanned Warrior
27th October 2016
Fresh from demonstrating its AQS-24B mine hunting systems at the Unmanned Warrior exercise, manufacturer Northrop Grumman said the capability is just about ready for deployment. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Future of military UAVs set to soar
2nd November 2016
It is not a surprise to most within the defence and aviation industry that the use of unmanned aircraft has increased and is set to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Optical Bar camera sensor on RQ-4
17th October 2016
Northrop Grumman has successfully flown an Optical Bar camera broad-area synoptic sensor on an RQ-4 Global Hawk high altitude long endurance (HALE) UAS, the company …
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Military Logistics
Japan requests KC-46A FMS
26th September 2016
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale (FMS) of KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft and related equipment, training, and …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2016: Four-way dogfight for F-5 replacement
24th October 2016
The race is still on for the Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) F-5E fighter replacement programme. Despite the air force expressing strong interest in the Sukhoi …
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Naval Warfare
Terma radar for Indonesian coast guard
20th October 2016
Terma will supply Scanter 6000 radars to the Indonesian coast guard (KPLP) under an order announced on 18 October. The radars will be integrated with …
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Digital Battlespace
LAIRCM spotted on Australian C-130J
22nd September 2016
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules airlifter on exercise was recently seen with a new directional infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system installed. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Osprey radar for MQ-8C Fire Scout
19th October 2016
The US Navy has selected Finmeccanica's Osprey AESA radar for its newly-upgraded Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter, the company announced on 17 October. Under the …
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Defence Helicopter
Enhanced Fire Scouts reach Southeast Asia
17th October 2016
USS Coronado, an Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), arrived in Singapore on 16 October with two enhanced Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scouts and a Sikorsky …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
Long-Range Drones [Norway]
Programme Background Andøya Ambition On 3 April 2023, the Norwegian MoD released a statement confirming its plans for Andøya, the northernmost island in its Vesterålen archipelago. In addition ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
MQ-4C Triton (Contracted) [Australia]
Programme Background Three Contracted Units In June 2018, the Government provided Second Pass (Tranche 1) Approval to procure the first of six air vehicles, supporting ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
MQ-4C Triton (Option) [Australia]
Programme Background Four Contracted Units In the summer of 2020, Northrop Grumman announced that the Australian Government provided $333 million for three MQ-4C Tritons and associated ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
RQ-4 Global Hawk (Japan)
Programme Background Selection & Contract AwardIn 2015, Northrop Grumman's RQ-4 Global Hawk UAS and E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft were selected by Japan to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) [US]
Programme Background Aims & Timeline As stated by DARPA, the ANCILLARY programme aims to develop and fly an X-plane that will provide a "leap-ahead" in long-endurance, ...
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Data links
Data links | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]
The TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) will replace the ageing E-6B Mercury and transition the US Airborne Strategic NC3 capability between aircraft. E-130J mission equipment will ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]
The TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) will replace the ageing E-6B Mercury and transition the US Airborne Strategic NC3 capability between aircraft. E-130J mission equipment will ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]
The TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) will replace the ageing E-6B Mercury and transition the US Airborne Strategic NC3 capability between aircraft. E-130J mission equipment will ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]
The TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) will replace the ageing E-6B Mercury and transition the US Airborne Strategic NC3 capability between aircraft. E-130J mission equipment will ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA)
USAF is working on Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) aircraft concept which may replace F-15C/Ds and F-22s in service and complement F-35s. Boeing, Lockheed Martin and ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA)
USAF is working on Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) aircraft concept which may replace F-15C/Ds and F-22s in service and complement F-35s. Boeing, Lockheed Martin and ...
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Data links
Data links | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA)
USAF is working on Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) aircraft concept which may replace F-15C/Ds and F-22s in service and complement F-35s. Boeing, Lockheed Martin and ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA)
USAF is working on Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) aircraft concept which may replace F-15C/Ds and F-22s in service and complement F-35s. Boeing, Lockheed Martin and ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA)
USAF is working on Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) aircraft concept which may replace F-15C/Ds and F-22s in service and complement F-35s. Boeing, Lockheed Martin and ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]
USAF is working on Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) aircraft concept which may replace F-15C/Ds and F-22s in service and complement F-35s. Boeing, Lockheed Martin and ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Loitering munitions
Jackal
The Jackal is a turbojet loitering munition designed by Northrop Grumman in partnership with AeroVironment. It features an open architecture that provides the capability to support ...
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Military - UUVs
Manta Ray
Manta Ray is an uncrewed underwater vessel (UUV) developed by Northrop Grumman.
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Air: Integrated cockpit systems
H-1 Family of Avionics
Northrop Grumman produces a family of avionics for Bell H-1-series helicopters.
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Air-to-surface missiles
Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW)
The Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) is an air-to-ground weapon that will provide strike capability to defeat rapidly relocatable targets as part of an enemy’s anti-access/area denial ...
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R-Bat
The Rotary Bat (R-Bat) is the rotary-wing member of the Bat family of sUAS. The R-Bat was designed with Yamaha Motor USA and has been ...
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Major networking projects
IBCS
The Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) is a C2 system designed to integrate current and future sensors. The system also improves ...
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ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Firebird
Manufactured by Northrop Grumman, the Firebird is a unique platform that features different cockpit configurations. This feature allows the Firebird to be configured as either an uncrewed ...
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Guided munitions
Viper Strike
The GBU-44/B Viper Strike is an air-launched precision-guided munition (PGM) equipped with a relatively small-shaped charge warhead. It has been optimised for employment in urban ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
APR-39(V)
The ARP-39(V) is an RWR system for combat helicopters, low-speed aircraft and fast attack craft. The system comprises two dual-video receivers, four spiral cavity-backed antennas, ...
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Unguided Tank Ammunition
120mm M1028 Canister
The 120mm M1028 Canister is an anti-personnel tank round designed by Northrop Grumman for use by the Abrams tank.
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Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition
MK238 High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer And Self-Destruct (HEI-T/SD)
The MK238 High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer and Self-Destruct (HEI-T/SD) is a 30mm round developed by Northrop Grumman.
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Air: aerial targets
Chukar III
The Chukar III, based on Northrop Grumman’s BQM-74E developed for the USN, is a high subsonic aerial jet target for export customers.
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Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition
XM1182 High Explosive Airburst with Trace (HEAB-T)
The XM1182 High Explosive Airburst with Trace (HEAB-T) is a high explosive round developed by Northrop Grumman for the US Army.
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Air: Integrated cockpit systems
ITAS
Northrop Grumman is a major producer of tactical information management systems for maritime patrol, ASW, ASuW, SAR and related applications. The Northrop Grumman AN/ASN-150 and ...
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Air: aerial targets
BQM-74F
Building on the BQM-74E, the BQM-74F aerial target was developed by Northrop Grumman under a USN contract. Introduced in 2005, it has a new airframe ...