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Northrop Grumman Highlights Maritime Security Capabilities at Pacific 2010, Sydney
LONDON, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is participating in the Pacific
2010 show where it will highlight its maritime security capabilities and
programmes, including marine navigation and ship control technology, unmanned
aircraft systems for maritime surveillance, and coastal surveillance.
Pacific 2010 International Maritime Exposition, the commercial maritime
and naval defence showcase for the Asia Pacific region, will take place at
the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre from 27-29 January 2010.
"We have strong, well-established business relationships in Australia and
across the Asia Pacific region, and we have considerable capabilities to
offer," said J. Nolasco DaCunha, vice president of Naval Systems
International at Northrop Grumman's Naval and Marine Systems Division. "We
are committed to working closely with our customers to provide long-term
solutions and help enhance defence and maritime security across the region."
Among the capabilities featured on the Northrop Grumman exhibit stand
will be the company's multi-role electronically scanned array (MESA) radar
which is currently being integrated into Australia's Wedgetail airborne early
warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. Northrop Grumman's airborne
surveillance capability will also be highlighted with models of the Broad
Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (BAMS UAS) based on a
maritime derivative of the combat-proven RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft
with sensors, and Fire Scout, the Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS)
multi-role UAV on display.
"Our core competencies are strongly aligned with the current and evolving
global security priorities of our customers, including intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance," said John Brooks, vice president of
international business development for Northrop Grumman's Aerospace Systems
sector and president of Northrop Grumman International Inc. "Northrop Grumman
provides unmatched surveillance capabilities, with clear strengths in
unmanned and airborne early warning technologies. Our customers in the
Pacific Rim demand the best, and it's our challenge to continue to meet and
exceed their expectations."
On display also will be the company's latest generation of navigation and
ship control technology from its Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine business
unit.
The VisionMaster FT provides a highly integrated, fully networked suite
of marine radar and electronic charting systems designed to form the backbone
of the modern ship's integrated bridge. In addition to the standard suite,
Northrop Grumman will feature its integrated platform management solution as
part of the VisionMaster FT defence offering. The solution is similar to the
system that is currently being installed on the UK Royal Navy's new Type 45
destroyers.
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine's MK39 MOD 3A ring laser gyro inertial
navigation system which provides high accuracy geographic position
information and precise attitude heading data will be available for viewing.
This system forms part of the suite of navigation systems and sensors being
supplied currently by Northrop Grumman for the Royal Australia Navy's new
Canberra-class landing helicopter dock (LHD).
Other systems that will be showcased are: the AN/SPQ-9B Surface
Surveillance and Tracking Radar for the detection and tracking of very low
altitude, small radar cross section, high-speed targets, the mine warfare
mission system Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS), the Littoral
Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Package Integrator (MPI) programme and
network-centric warfare C4I systems for the Joint Multi-mission Expeditionary
Craft (JMEC), the riverine boat used for homeland security.
Northrop Grumman's capabilities in critical infrastructure, force
protection and security, as well as in maritime security for military and
civil applications will also be featured. Systems highlighted will be
Advanced Security and Integrated Systems Technology (ASIST) and the Harbour
and Coastal Security (HCS) system.
ASIST, deployed at more than 100-sites worldwide, provides enhanced
security situational awareness through the correlation of multiple
off-the-shelf sensors and cameras. It extends detection well beyond the
perimeter and can be integrated with existing systems to create a layered
approach to security. HCS, which forms the basis of the Australian Border
Protection Command's Australian Maritime Identification System (AMIS)
integrates off-the-shelf computers, communications, and sensors with sensor
processing and MDA databases to provide a flexible, standards based command
and control system.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose
120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in
aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical
services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
SOURCE: Northrop Grumman Corporation
CONTACT: Ken Beedle (London) of Northrop Grumman Corporation,
+44-207-747-1910, +44-7787-174092,
Ken.beedle@euro.ngc.com
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