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NGC Successfully Demonstrates S-Band AESA Radar Capability
Baltimore MD (SPX) May 08, 2006 Northrop Grumman has designed, developed and successfully tested a new S-band active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar technology intended to provide the U.S. Navy with a smaller, lighter and more capable alternative to current S-band, ship-based radars. The test, held in March at Northrop Grumman's outdoor integration test facility in Baltimore, utilized a sub-array of the S-band antenna being developed by the company in support of the Navy's Cobra Judy Replacement (CJR) program. CJR is an integrated, surveillance and ballistic missile data collection radar system designed to support U.S. treaty monitoring activities. The test demonstrated the full power operation of the antenna, including the full pulse width and duty cycle required for the CJR mission. The demonstration also proved the enhanced capabilities of Northrop Grumman's S-band high power transmit/receive modules. "This demonstration is a key milestone in the development of an affordable radar technology solution for the U.S. Navy," said John Golombeck, vice president of S-band radar programs for Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems. The prototype antenna building block was built using standard processes and equipment that will be used during the full-scale production of the antenna. Northrop Grumman is currently building a pilot production unit to provide additional risk reduction as the program transitions into the material procurement and build phase of the CJR contract. Raytheon (NYSE:RTN) Integrated Defense Systems is the prime contractor for the CJR program, while Northrop Grumman is responsible for the design and construction of the CJR S-band phased array antenna. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Northrop Grumman The latest in Military Technology for the 21st century at SpaceWar.com
Protonex Delivers Soldier Power Fuel Cell Systems To US Air Force
Southborough MA (SPX) May 05, 2006Protonex Technology has announced that it has delivered advanced prototypes of its P2 soldier power system to the U.S. Air Force for evaluation. This delivery marks the successful completion of the two-year Dual Use Science and Technology program awarded to Protonex by the Air Force in April 2003. |
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