REDONDO BEACH, Calif.,
Oct. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Delivering on its commitment to protect the nation's warfighters
with secure, affordable satellite communications in an increasing
threat environment, Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) will feature three
variants of protected low-cost terminals (LCTs) at MILCOM 2014.
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The annual conference is being held Oct.
6-8 at the Baltimore
Convention Center and attracts military and government experts to
discuss the latest advances in protected communications. The
company's exhibit – No. 403 – will feature three extremely high
frequency LCTs that deliver rapid, jam-resistant connectivity for
tactical missions at the same cost as unprotected military
communication terminals:
-- Protected communications on the move (P-COTM) are rugged
terminals with low-profile vehicle antennas that address unmet,
near-term requirements to expand Army communication networks. The
terminals are critical beyond-line-of-sight nodes that provide
protected connectivity through Milstar and Advanced Extremely High
Frequency satellites.
--Airborne terminals are an extension of the hardware and
software of P-COTM designed for special operations aircraft. The
terminals are readily extendable into other manned and unmanned
applications and are scheduled to be demonstrated in 2015.
--TCS Protected ULTRA terminals are packaged in
airline-checkable transit cases that can be set up within 10
minutes to support modular quick-change feeds and upgrade kits. The
terminals are significantly smaller and lighter than current
protected communication alternatives.
The LCT variants are a result of a joint investment by Northrop
Grumman, Lockheed Martin and TeleCommunication Systems to provide
secure, assured command and control to the tactical warfighter. The
technology advancement can be produced at a cost significantly
below currently fielded protected communication terminals, and will
be available for fielding within the next two years.
The company also will participate in a panel, "Supporting the
Warfighter with Assured Military SATCOM," Monday, Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m.in Room 314. The
Northrop Grumman panelist will be Tim
Frei, vice president, communication systems.
Learn more about Northrop Grumman programs to be featured at the
conference by visiting the online media kit at MILCOM 2014 Media
Kit.
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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