Northrop Grumman Selected by US Army to Develop New ARL-E Long-Range Radar
24 September 2015 - 11:30PM
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been selected by the
U.S. Army to develop the Airborne Reconnaissance Low-Enhanced
(ARL-E) Long-Range Radar.
Under terms of the indefinite delivery indefinite quantity
contract, Northrop Grumman will develop a synthetic aperture radar
(SAR)/ground moving target indicator (GMTI) system for the ARL-E
DHC-8.
"The Long Range Radar [LRR] is a natural fit into the Northrop
Grumman family of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
[ISR] systems and mission solutions," said Steve McCoy, vice
president of tactical sensor solutions, Northrop Grumman Electronic
Systems. "Our low-risk, affordable solution combines mature Active
Electronically Scanned Array [AESA] technology with operationally
proven hardware and software to meet all-weather and long-range ISR
requirements."
Northrop Grumman's LRR solution helps enhance the Army's C4ISR
capabilities by combining the proven Gen 2 Vehicle and Dismount and
Exploitation Radar (VADER) back-end electronics and software with a
high technology readiness level AESA to meet the demanding
performance requirements of ARL-E and in particular the dismount
moving target indication.
Backed by more than 40 years of experience in developing and
fielding radars, Northrop Grumman's family of tactical radars
provide unrelenting surveillance and precision battlefield
intelligence in all types of weather and obscurants, day or night.
LRR is the newest member of the tactical radar family, joining the
short-range STARLite and medium-range VADER systems.
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.
CONTACT: Ellen Hamilton
224-625-4693 (office)
847-815-0753 (mobile)
ellen.hamilton@ngc.com
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