YUMA, Ariz. – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NYSE:NOC) has successfully demonstrated its advanced crewed-uncrewed teaming technology during the U.S. Army’s EDGE 24 exercise. The demonstration highlighted an integrated approach to enhance the survivability of rotary wing aircraft in combat scenarios.
The company's Helix Mission Autonomy payload, APR-39E(V)2 digital warning receiver, and SAINT (Survivability Against Integrated and Networked Threats) system worked in concert to detect, identify, and counter simulated battlefield threats. The systems also provided precise rerouting recommendations to the aircraft, leveraging Northrop Grumman’s OpenLift™ modular, open systems architecture.
This demonstration is part of Northrop Grumman’s ongoing efforts to integrate uncrewed platforms into military operations, allowing the U.S. Army to maximize the capabilities of these systems. The OpenLift™ architecture aims to facilitate the rapid integration of new technologies and capabilities into existing aircraft systems, ensuring they remain adaptable to evolving threats.
The EDGE 24 exercise provided a platform for Northrop Grumman to showcase how its systems can support the Army’s Future Vertical Lift program, which seeks to develop the next generation of military rotorcraft. The successful demonstration underscores the company's commitment to advancing military technology and its potential role in future Army aviation initiatives.
Northrop Grumman's demonstration at the Yuma-based exercise represents a significant step in the development of crewed-uncrewed teaming solutions that can offer enhanced protection for military aircraft operating in challenging environments.
The details of this demonstration are based on a press release statement from Northrop Grumman Corporation.
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