LINTHICUM, Md. – March 5, 2015 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been awarded a $267 million contract by the U.S. Navy to develop and manufacture the next-generation surface electronic warfare system.
The Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 will enhance the AN/SLQ-32 electronic warfare attack system through a series of upgrades that add new technologies and capabilities for early detection, signal analysis, threat warning and protection from anti-ship missiles.
Since the introduction of Northrop Grumman's AN/SLQ-32(V)1 in 1974, the company has been a leader in surface Navy electronic warfare and has been involved in every version upgrade. This latest contract award enables Northrop Grumman, serving as prime integrator, to utilize its expertise in electronic warfare and active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology.
"This is the first simultaneous multi-mission enabler to be developed and deployed on Navy surface ships," said Teri Marconi, vice president and general manager, Navigation and Maritime Systems Division, Northrop Grumman. "We are building on our rich heritage of AESA radar and electronic warfare technology by delivering an affordable system with the improved performance, high reliability, enhanced flexibility and war fighting capability required by the SEWIP. We are proud to be the Navy's selected partner to safeguard sailors in defense of freedom for our nation and its allies."
Northrop Grumman's SEWIP Block 3 solution features active and passive arrays, performing electronic warfare and communications functions with continuous 360-degree coverage. The system interfaces with the ship's combat management system and multi-mission technology provides unprecedented situational awareness to effectively detect, track and engage threats in high-clutter environments.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.