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Northrop Grumman Features its Range of Maritime Security Capabilities at Pacific 2015.
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AQS-24A
scale model on Northrop Grumman stand at PACIFIC 2015 |
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Northrop Grumman's
capability in unmanned mine detection, classification and identification
is highlighted at the show. The AQS-24B high-speed synthetic aperture
sonar based mine-hunting system is towed from unmanned surface vessels
as well as the MH-53E and MCH-101 helicopters. The AQS-24B and its predecessor
systems, AQS-24A and the AQS-14, are the only operational high speed
mine-hunting search systems used by the U.S. Navy for the past 31 years.
The Airborne Laser Mine Detection System is a laser-based, light detection
and ranging sensor system that detects, classifies and localizes near-surface
mine-like objects from above the waterline and is complementary to the
AQS-24B. The company demonstrates its advanced command-and-control capability that leverages fifth-generation sensors, data links, networks and decades of experience pioneering interoperable systems to provide joint and coalition forces with an integrated 'common operational picture.' The greater ability to collect, integrate and disperse these intelligence products is driving a global trend toward a more information intensive style of warfare, and the adoption of a network centric concept of operations by many advanced armed forces, including the Australian Defence Force. |
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MQ-4C
Triton scale model on Northrop Grumman stand at PACIFIC 2015 |
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Northrop Grumman's
airborne surveillance capability is highlighted by the MQ-4C Triton
unmanned aircraft system. Triton is a derivative of the combat-proven
Global Hawk unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance. Its unique
suite of sensors allows the system to provide a continuous on-station
presence for some of the most demanding surveillance missions. The Australian
Government committed to acquiring the Triton capability in March 2014.
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MQ-8C
Fire Scout scale model on Northrop Grumman stand at PACIFIC 2015 |
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The MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned
helicopter is also showcased at the show. The MQ-8C Fire Scout uses
a larger airframe than the previous MQ-8B variant to deliver more range,
payload capacity and endurance to naval forces. Fire Scout can land
and take off from any aviation-capable naval ship. Fire Scout has been
actively deployed by the United States Navy to enhance its maritime
surveillance and patrol capabilities and could provide a substantial
increase in capability for the Royal Australian Navy and other regional
partners.
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