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  Northrop Grumman gets $3.6B for work on Air Force communications node

  By Ed Adamczyk Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The Defense Department announced a $3.6 billion contract with Northrop Grumman on Friday for support of the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node. BACN is U.S. Air Force airborne communications relay and gateway system housed in the unmanned RQ-4 Global Hawk, another Northrop Grumman product, to receive and distribute battlefield communications. It is designed to facilitate the transport of voice and data across the battlespace, enabling network connectivity among weapon systems, sensors, warfighters and decision makers, the Air Force says. The contract "provides for research, development, test, and evaluation, integration and operations and sustainment for existing and future payloads contained in or connected to the BACN system and associated ground stations or controls, ancillary equipment, support equipment and system integration laboratories," and includes a 2026 deadline. In use with modifications since 2005, the node has been carried by the unmanned EQ-4B and the manned Bombardier E-11A aircraft. "Diverse weapon systems were unable to communicate with each other [in battlefield situations involving line-of-sight communications]", the company says on its website. "Each operating unit could see only a limited set of the complete picture. BACN bridges the gaps between those systems, enabling essential situational awareness from small ground units in contact up to the highest command levels," according to the company. https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2021/01/22/Northrop-Grumman-gets-36B-for-work-on-Air-Force-communications-node/8711611342857

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  22 juillet 2020 | International, Terrestre

  Marshall signs exclusive partnership with QinetiQ for C-130 armour

  July 16, 2020 - Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) signed an exclusive agreement with QinetiQ to market, sell and install the latest generation of lightweight armour (LAST Armor® LWA) for the C-130 Hercules. The new armour is half the weight and offers air crew the same threat protection as the previous LAST Armor. It also saves fuel, reduces the impact on the aircraft's centre of gravity and allows the C-130-30 variant its full cargo carrying capacity. Marshall ADG will be the first company to certify the new lightweight armour on the C -130 aircraft. Marshall ADG's Sales Director, Matthew Harvey said: “Being able to offer C-130 operators a lightweight armour solution that provides the same level of threat protection as the current LAST Armor demonstrates our commitment to protecting people in critical situations, “Crew safety is paramount and critical to mission success and we're pleased to be able to provide this capability to customers through this partnership with QinetiQ." This increased operational capability allows air forces around the world to operate in hostile environments with the confidence that their crews are protected against small arms fire. Vice President of QinetiQ Inc., Dan Deguire, said: “Since 1995, LAST Armor has provided critical protection from small arms fire on hundreds of C-130J, C-130E/H, C-5, and C-17s, as well as several other aircraft platforms. We are excited to have this opportunity to partner with Marshall ADG to launch our next generation of improved lightweight armor products worldwide.” The armour is manufactured from high tenacity polyethylene, making it extremely robust, and approximately 380kg (840lbs) lighter than the current LAST Armor solution specifically on the C -130J. This, combined with its environmental coatings ensures that the armour remains relatively inert throughout its service life, even when operating within the harshest of environments. The armour can be quickly and easily installed during scheduled maintenance or as a standalone activity, thus ensuring optimum aircraft mission availability. View source version on Marshall ADG: https://marshalladg.com/insights-news/marshall-signs-exclusive-partnership-with-qinetiq-for-c-130-armour