Cubic Global Defense (CGD), a business unit of Cubic Corporation, announced
that a Cubic designed and produced Wide Band Line of Sight (WBLOS) data
link system integrated into Northrop Grumman Corporation MQ-8C Fire
Scout recently completed a successful operational assessment. |
Fire
Scout is a combat proven, unmanned helicopter system that provides real-time
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), target-acquisition,
laser designation and battle management to tactical users without relying
on manned aircraft or space-based assets. The MQ-8C Fire Scout is the
U.S. Navy’s next-generation unmanned helicopter.
Cubic is the provider
of the data link system for the MQ-8C Fire Scout, in which two Cubic
Miniature Multiband Transceivers (MMT) enable simultaneous Ku Band transmissions.
Cubic’s MMT is a fast, compact, software defined radio that is
fully programmable and can be used with a standard, bandwidth-efficient
Common Data Link (CDL), and other waveforms. To support the MQ-8C program,
Cubic has delivered more than 20 units in production and spares to date.
“Cubic provides compact, secure wide-band communications and networking
solutions for use on manned/unmanned platforms,” said Mike Twyman,
executive vice president, Communications, Intelligence and Surveillance
Systems of Cubic Global Defense. “The successful completion of
the operational assessment of MQ-8C Fire Scout is a testament to our
strong working partnership with Northrop Grumman.”
“Cubic data link is essential to the MQ-8C Fire Scout and was
vital to the successful completion of the operational assessment,”
said Leslie Smith, vice president for medium-range tactical systems
at Northrop Grumman. “We value the partnership and outstanding
performance of the communication systems provided by Cubic in support
of the Fire Scout.”
MQ-8C Fire Scout completed the developmental flight test program for
the MQ-8C in 2015 and preparations are underway for the next assessment
milestone this year. |
