BETHPAGE, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop Grumman
Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received a contract from the U.S. Navy
for the continued production of the AN/AES-1Airborne Laser Mine
Detection System (ALMDS). The contract includes the production of
five ALMDS pod subsystems, support equipment, spares, and technical
support.
The ALMDS is mounted on an MH-60S helicopter. Flying over sea
lanes, it finds and geolocates mine-like objects with its pulsed
laser light and streak tube receivers by imaging, in 3-D, day or
night, the near-surface of the ocean.
"This program is a win-win. The airborne sensor has the
capability to keep our sailors out of the minefield and we are
producing it while reducing the per-pod price over previous buys
that helps enable the Navy to meet their cost targets," said
Doug Shaffer, director, electronic
attack/maritime systems integration, Northrop Grumman Aerospace
Systems. "We look forward to continuing our long-standing
relationship with the U.S. Navy on the ALMDS program and supporting
initial operating capability in FY16."
The Northrop Grumman ALMDS team is comprised of Areté
Associates, Tucson, Ariz., which
manufactures the receiver sensor assembly; Cutting Edge Optronics,
a Northrop Grumman subsidiary in St.
Charles, Mo., which manufactures the high-powered laser
transmitter; CPI Aerostructures, Edgewood, manufacturer of the pod housing;
Curtiss Wright Defense Solutions, Santa
Clarita, Calif, manufacturer of the central electronics
chassis; and Meggitt Defence Systems, Irvine, Calif., which produces the
environmental control system.
Northrop Grumman has delivered 12 ALMDS pods to the U.S. Navy
through four low rate initial production lots, and four pods to the
Japan Maritime Self Defense Force which are currently undergoing
integration and test aboard the EH-101 helicopter.
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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