LINTHICUM, Md., March 5, 2015
/PRNewswire/ -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has
been awarded a $267 million contract
by the U.S. Navy to develop and manufacture the next-generation
surface electronic warfare system.
The Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block
3 will enhance the AN/SLQ-32 electronic warfare attack system
through a series of upgrades that add new technologies and
capabilities for early detection, signal analysis, threat warning
and protection from anti-ship missiles.
Since the introduction of Northrop Grumman's AN/SLQ-32(V)1 in
1974, the company has been a leader in surface Navy electronic
warfare and has been involved in every version upgrade. This latest
contract award enables Northrop Grumman, serving as prime
integrator, to utilize its expertise in electronic warfare and
active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology.
"This is the first simultaneous multi-mission enabler to be
developed and deployed on Navy surface ships," said Teri Marconi, vice president and general
manager, Navigation and Maritime Systems Division, Northrop
Grumman. "We are building on our rich heritage of AESA radar and
electronic warfare technology by delivering an affordable system
with the improved performance, high reliability, enhanced
flexibility and war fighting capability required by the SEWIP. We
are proud to be the Navy's selected partner to safeguard sailors in
defense of freedom for our nation and its allies."
Northrop Grumman's SEWIP Block 3 solution features active and
passive arrays, performing electronic warfare and communications
functions with continuous 360-degree coverage. The system
interfaces with the ship's combat management system and
multi-mission technology provides unprecedented situational
awareness to effectively detect, track and engage threats in
high-clutter environments.
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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