Northrop Grumman Company (NYSE: NOC), teamed with Defend AI, has been chosen by the U.S. Military to take part within the Future Tactical Unmanned Plane System (FTUAS) competitors, Increment 2, to exchange the long-serving RQ-7B Shadow tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS).
Beneath a seven-week base interval contract, the Northrop Grumman-led workforce will outline the modular open-system structure of an enhanced V-BAT plane, together with the mixing of superior surveillance and digital warfare (EW) payloads. The V-BAT UAS is an revolutionary, agile, compact and light-weight platform {that a} fight workforce of two troopers can quickly launch and recuperate in difficult and on-the-move environments.
“Our workforce’s enhanced V-BAT embodies greater than 30 years of expertise designing, delivering and sustaining superior unmanned plane programs, mixed with a field-proven platform and manufacturing services,” stated Angela Johns, vice chairman, autonomous and tactical air programs, Northrop Grumman. “We deliver a singular perspective and capabilities to this vital Military mission.”
Northrop Grumman is teamed with Defend AI, designer and producer of the V-BAT platform, to supply best-in-class options for an expeditionary vertical takeoff and touchdown (VTOL) UAS, able to persistent aerial reconnaissance for U.S. Military Brigade Fight Groups, Particular Forces and Ranger battalions. As a Future Vertical Raise program, the FTUAS is the Military’s premier VTOL unmanned plane modernization effort.
Earlier variations of the V-BAT have supported operations for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps since 2016. The brand new enhanced V-BAT is straightforward to function, has elevated energy, a decreased logistics tail and capability to hold a spread of interchangeable payloads, together with electro-optical/infra-red, artificial aperture radar and EW programs, providing long-term adaptability and life cycle administration.
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