The MQ-4C Triton is being pitched to Norway for a requirement to deliver a high-altitude long-endurance unmanned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability over the High North. (Northrop Grumman)
Northrop Grumman has outlined its MQ-4C Triton bid to Norway, leveraging existing capabilities and partnerships as the NATO country looks to field a high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) unmanned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capability from 2029.
Speaking at an event in the Norwegian Arctic town of Andenes that is set to host the capability at the adjacent Andøya Air Station, Northrop Grumman officials outlined the key capabilities of the Triton as they see them for the HALE ISR requirement within the context of Norway's Long-Term Defence Plan (LTDP).
At the same time, the officials highlighted how Triton interoperability with the newly acquired Royal Norwegian Air Force (RoNAF) Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime multimission aircraft (MMA) in particular, and the proposed establishment of a centre of excellence at the location, will be key selling points for the HALE unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
“When we talk about the long-term defence plan for Norway, there's a discussion of large, long-range UASs,” Triton project manager Brad Champion said on 11 March, speaking at the event, which was focused on Norway's aerial- and space-based contribution to the collective NATO security of the High North.
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