EL SEGUNDO, Calif.,
Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is developing new,
advanced unmanned systems to support the Department of Defense's
capability to deploy global persistent intelligence, surveillance,
reconnaissance (ISR) and strike capabilities in a faster and more
cost-effective way.
The next-generation Tactical Exploited Reconnaissance Node
(Tern) program is one example of several in progress focused on
addressing various customer challenges. Designed to operate off
small-deck U.S. Navy vessels, Tern would enable greater mission
capability and flexibility without the need for establishing fixed
land bases or deploying aircraft carriers.
Currently under the joint leadership of the Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Office of Naval Research,
Tern aims to improve aviation capabilities from smaller ships
substantially beyond the current levels.
"Being competitively selected to execute Phase II of the Tern
program allows us to further demonstrate how our system could
advance the Navy's mission," said Chris
Hernandez, vice president, advanced systems, Northrop
Grumman Aerospace Systems. "Our Tern solution taps into the
company's proven expertise and experience in developing and
deploying operational unmanned systems in harsh and challenging
environments at sea."
Tern seeks to develop a semi-autonomous, long-range, persistent
ISR/strike asset that could safely and dependably deploy and
recover from small-deck naval maritime vessels with minimal ship
modifications.
"Our goal is to provide the surface combatant with an
innovative, game-changing system that addresses the need for a
highly flexible, robust and affordable unmanned ISR/strike
capability," said Ralph Starace,
manager, advanced systems, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems,
cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and
commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
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