VMU

Article Abstract:

Northrop Grumman Corp's delivery of the first vertical takeoff/landing tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (VTUAV) to the US Marine Corp by 2003 will signal the rebirth of the Marine unmanned aerial vehicle squadron (VMU). The VMU, which will be tasked with maintaining and operating the VTUAVs, will then begin phasing out the Pioneer Tactical UAV. The Northrop Grumman contract calls for the delivery of UAVs that features digital imagery technology, laser designators, GPS and synthetic aperture radar.

New orders received, Northrop Grumman Corp.

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Corps to get new UAV

Article Abstract:

Northrop Grumman Corp has won a $93.7-million contract to develop the vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle (VTUAV) for the US Navy and the Marine Corps. The VTUAV, which has been nicknamed 'Fire Scout,' is expected to be capable of carrying a payload of 200 pounds. It must also be able to cruise to elevations of as high as 20,000 ft for as long as 3 hours and land from any direction at wind speeds of as much as 25 knots.

Contracts & orders received

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Realtime imagery for ground commanders in Bosnia-Herzegovina

Article Abstract:

The Pioneer Unmanned Aerial Vehicle remote receive station system (RRS) can provide realtime video imagery for ground forces in high-threat areas. The system consists of a baise 15-lb hor antenna and receiver with a built-in 30-lb video monitor that can be mounted in a standed HMMWV in around 20 minutes. The RRS is a line-of-sight system which can send clear video at distances of between 10 and 60 miles, depending on th terrain.

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