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Northrop Grumman was awarded a $1.6B contract by NAVAIR for the procurement of nine additional E-2D aircraft to the production line. This award extends the production line into 2029 with four aircraft being delivered to the U.S. Navy and five aircraft being delivered to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. As the global airborne early warning gap continues to widen with the accelerated divestiture of the E-3 Sentry, Northrop Grumman is well-positioned to provide a highly configurable airborne solution. Continued incremental improvements that incorporate emerging technologies such as autonomy, crewed/uncrewed teaming, resource management, and space integration will ensure the E-2D’s dominance across the full range of potential battlespace environments well into the 2040s. #MDC2 #E2D #DefiningPossible

🚢 Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems at the Combined Naval Event 24: The Future of Underwater Warfare and Military Data Gathering 🌊   Last week, Blue Ocean had the privilege of attending the Combined Naval Event, a gathering of key people from the naval defence and maritime security industry, including the Government Minister for Defence Procurement, senior representatives from the Uniformed services and representatives from our NATO allies. Our attention was drawn to the impressive advancements being made in underwater battlespace, and we were inspired by the innovative presentations, discussions and cutting-edge technologies on show.   Key themes included:   - Data Management & Fusion: The challenge of effectively managing the vast amounts of data from diverse sensors and vehicles was a central theme. Discussions emphasised how this data can be processed, fused, and utilised to enhance decision-making for warfighters. Our SeaSuite(TM) development goes some way to achieving the aim for UW glider data, but this is just a small part of a much larger jigsaw. - Operationalisation of Technology: Bridging the gap between experimentation and operational deployment is crucial. Given the rapidly evolving strategic environment, timely integration of new technologies into active service is essential. What can we achieve quickly to address the rapidly changing threat? - Operational Experimentation (OPEX): Exercises like REPMUS, hosted by the Portuguese Navy on behalf of NATO each year, were highlighted as critical for testing and validating new technologies. These exercises foster interoperability and provide a platform for integrating the latest advancements in unmanned maritime systems. Wide participation from NATO partners and industry are key to their success. David Burton, Ian Danbury OBE   We were particularly impressed by the collaboration between Defence, industry leaders and academic institutions in tackling these challenges. Events like CNE are pivotal in shaping the future of naval warfare and ensuring that we stay ahead in a dynamic global landscape. Our thanks go out to the team at Navy Leaders who put on a great event. See you next year! #NavalDefense #MaritimeSecurity #REPMUS2024

Viasat wins contract from Northrop Grumman on United States Air Force’s Commercial Space Internet experiments Viasat has been awarded a contract from Northrop Grumman to support the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) initiative, called the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) Call 003 program – better known by its nickname ‘Global Lightning.Northrop Grumman was awarded a four-year contract to test how defense contractors and commercial satcom providers could integrate space internet services into existing military systems. As part of its contract with Northrop Grumman, Viasat will provide its ViaSat-3 Satellite Communications Network to enable military users to easily access high-bandwidth satellite internet connectivity from existing USAF aircraft or ground vehicles. Under the deal, Viasat will integrate its ViaSat-3 modem into Northrop Grumman’s open systems processors and antenna solutions to conduct experiments demonstrating its use on multiple platforms. The modem is aligned with open communications and IP-protocol standards in use by the military, for example OpenAMIP, CMOSS, and SOSA. Open standards have been identified as a top priority for the Department of Defense because they enable faster adoption of new communications technologies so military users can keep up with industry innovation. The ViaSat-3 modem is a low size weight and power embeddable module that can seamlessly integrate with multiple mission systems by operating with open standards. #USAirForce #Space #SpaceInternetExperiments #AFRL #DEUCSI #Defence #Military #Satellite #InternetConnectivity #CommunicationNetwork #HighBandwidth #GlobalLightning #Satcom https://lnkd.in/emEWF3BP

⚓ SeaAirSpace 2024: Innovation (1/5) 💡 ✈️ Just came back from Washington for the SeaAirSpace Expo organized by the Navy League of the United States. ⚔️ 💥 As you know I love to present a recap of the events I attend to give everyone a perspective on the talks and the trends in our industry. For this three-day event, I wanted to recap per subject! 5️⃣ 💻 I am starting with the quotes on Innovation : 👉 Process improvement and data analysis are key to making better decisions and meeting our own commitments. ADM Leesa Franchetti, US Navy 👉 Becoming better problem solvers will help our readiness level to react to a warfare challenge. ADM James Kilby, US Navy. 👉 The only thing harder than getting a new idea in the military’s mind it is getting an old idea out. ADM (RET.) James Winnefield, US Navy. 👉 It is key for our NAVY to analyze our current capabilities by leveraging data efficiency, technically integrated systems & autonomous systems. RADM Jaroslaw Ziemanski, Polish Navy. 👉 We need to have short innovation cycles, which require speeding up the procurement process by adapting rules & regulations. RADM Harold Liebergs, MINDEF (NL). 👉 There are technologies right there that we should put in the hands of the shipyards and the sailors but we are not doing it. RDML Jason Lloyd, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). 👉 Having visibility of what you are working on is key in maintenance management. RDML Dianna Wolfson, US Navy. 👉 From a tactical perspective, we are trying to leverage technologies to help solve our day-to-day issues. René Blais, Department of National Defence. ⏭️ Be on the lookout in the next few days for the next subject and also inspiring visuals. #SeaAirSpace

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India's Submarine Evolution: Powering the Future of Naval Defense ! India's journey in strengthening underwater capabilities is transformative, led by three key projects: ➡️ Project 75 (1997): India's first step in building conventional submarines with French collaboration, developing Scorpene-class submarines, the backbone of India's submarine force. ➡️ Project 75I: Builds on experience, developing six advanced diesel-electric submarines with: - Indigenous expertise - Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) for longer endurance - Advanced stealth and sensor technology Aim: Elevate submarine capabilities, reduce foreign dependence, and boost naval prowess. ➡️Project 76: Country’s first indigenously conventional diesel-electric submarine redefines submarine warfare with next-generation vessels featuring: - New designs - Enhanced AIP - Cutting-edge stealth and sensor technology Aim: Achieve strategic autonomy, ensuring India's maritime dominance with indigenous technology. The Big Picture: Project 75I refines existing designs, while Project 76 introduces new, cutting-edge designs, securing India's place as a leader in naval defense through innovation, self-reliance, and strategic foresight. Note : As of August 21, 2024, both Project 75I and Project 76 are under construction in India ! #project75 #project75I #project76 #navy #

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Metron Inc., Inc would like to thank Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) PEO USC and US Navy PMS 406 for the opportunity to participate in the newly awarded Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Family of Systems (FoS) IDIQ contract. https://lnkd.in/gVcaqJ2V We are optimistic that this vehicle will provide a strong accelerant towards getting critical advanced Resilient Mission Autonomy™ solutions into the hands of the warfighter. Whether extending our autonomy software services to new POR platforms, developing new capabilities to fill operational gaps, transitioning mature SBIR enabling technologies, or extending capabilities developed in our other business areas (e.g. data fusion and tracking, signal analysis and visualization, or rapid operator decision support), Metron is ready to engage and empower our customers’ missions. #Metron #USNavy #USV