CANBERRA, Australia,
July 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has awarded the
first Australian supplier contract for the U.S. Navy's MQ-4C Triton
unmanned aircraft system (UAS) initial production lot to Ferra
Engineering.
Brisbane-based Ferra
Engineering will manufacture mechanical sub-assemblies for the
first four Triton air vehicles including structural components.
"At Northrop Grumman it's very important to not only develop our
own capabilities, but to develop and foster capabilities in local
supply chains," said Ian Irving,
chief executive, Northrop Grumman Australia. "This is a great
opportunity for quality-focused Australian companies to be involved
in the production and sustainment of one of the U.S. Navy's and
Royal Australian Air Force's key capabilities for many years to
come."
"This contract, and the opportunities we expect will be
available in follow-on production lots, highlight Northrop
Grumman's commitment to Australian industry," added Irving.
Northrop Grumman's engagement with Ferra Engineering, and its
advanced capabilities, was facilitated through the Australian
Department of Defence's Global Supply Chain program. Under the
Global Supply Chain initiative, international companies such as
Northrop Grumman can assess Australian industry and provide them
the opportunity to compete for business around the world on a
value-for-money basis.
Australian companies have also received requests from Northrop
Grumman for quotations to potentially provide components for
follow-on production. These industry opportunities include cables,
complex machined and composite assemblies, as well as special
tooling and test equipment.
In March 2014, Australian Prime
Minister Tony Abbott announced the
Australian Government's intent to purchase the Triton UAS for
high-altitude, long-endurance surveillance missions. Triton can fly
missions for 24 hours at altitudes of more than 55,000 feet to
cover vast areas of ocean and coastal regions. Its unique sensor
suite provides a continuous on-station presence in a 360-degree
field of view for some of the most demanding surveillance
missions.
About Ferra Engineering
Ferra Engineering is based in Brisbane, Queensland and specialises in the design,
manufacture, assembly and test of aerospace structures and
sub-systems on a variety of military and civil aerospace and
defense programs. Please visit www.ferra.com.au for more
information.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems,
cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and
commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
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