Leading the transformation-Northrop Grumman Ship Systems

Article Abstract:

Dr. Philip A. Dur is Rear Admiral of the U.S. Navy (Ret.), Corporate Vice President of Northrop Grumman Corporation and President of Northrop Grumman Ship Systems (NGSS) Sector, which is a prime contractor of DD(X), and is in the process of building the first ship for the U.S. Coast Guard's Deepwater program called the 'National Security Cutter'. He shares his experiences of working in the Navy, his role as vice president of Northrop Grumman Corporation and president of NGSS, and the future projects of NGSS.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Naval vessels, Warships, Dur, Philip A.

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Aircraft manufacturers bring different capabilities to BAMS starting line

Article Abstract:

The top aircraft manufacturers are offering substantially different aircraft and operating philosophies, Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk and Lockheed Martin's Mariner, to earn a larger stake in the military's market for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Navy's specific requirements for the Broad-Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) system are expressed in broad terms and do not mention the specifications of sensors or other equipment.

Lockheed Martin Corp., Global Hawk (Aircraft)

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Submarine-launched UAVs come closure to reality

Article Abstract:

The success of the Stealthy Affordable Capsule System (SACS) by the Northrop Grumman would enable submarines to launch a range of exotic new payloads, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). SACS is an unpressurised container transported with-in the host submarine's torpedo missile tubes which, when launched, floats to the surface while the submarine exits the area.

Submarines, Submarine boats

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