MELBOURNE, Australia,
Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will highlight key
capabilities and programmes at the Australian International Air
Show including unmanned aircraft systems; intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); radars and sensor systems;
and infrared countermeasures.
"The Australian International Air Show provides an excellent
opportunity to showcase our comprehensive capabilities," said
Ian Irving, chief executive,
Northrop Grumman Australia. "Systems such as Triton bring an
enormous opportunity for industry and the government to work
together for military, humanitarian, disaster relief and a range of
other missions."
To coincide with the air show, the company is launching
FutureForce, a story site that showcases the rich history
between Australia and the United States, and provides a
comprehensive look at the key capabilities that support the future
Australian Defence Force.
"We are committed to supporting current and future Australian
Defence Force capabilities and to helping the Royal Australian Air
Force realise its vision for a fully integrated fifth-generation
force," Said Mary Petryszyn, vice
president, international, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems.
Northrop Grumman's surveillance capabilities will be highlighted
with full-scale models of the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system
(UAS) and MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter – displayed in the
heart of the air show grounds.
In March 2014, Australian Prime
Minister Tony Abbott announced his
government's intent to purchase the Triton UAS for high-altitude,
long-endurance surveillance missions. Its unique sensor suite
provides a continuous on-station presence in a 360-degree field of
view for some of the most demanding surveillance missions. Triton
can fly missions for 24 hours at altitudes of more than 55,000 feet
to cover vast areas of ocean and coastal regions.
Fire Scout is a fully autonomous, single-engine unmanned
helicopter that offers versatile ISR capabilities from any
air-capable ship. The system is designed to accommodate a variety
of sensor payloads to provide unprecedented situational awareness
and precision targeting support. Deployed on U.S. Navy frigates and
the newest littoral combat ship, Fire Scout provides additional
mission flexibility to maritime and ground commanders.
The Australian International Air Show takes place at Avalon
Airport, Geelong, Australia,
Feb. 24-March 1. Northrop Grumman's
exhibit in the U.S. pavilion is at 3F11 in Hall 3 and the company's
business centre is located on the flight line at N13.
Visit www.northropgrumman.com/futureforce for a complete look at
the company's key capabilities on display at the Australian
International Air Show.
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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