Future Ready Command and Control: Building Capacity to Scale at Speed
Tackling today’s threats is more than just developing the latest innovation: it requires the capacity and investment to build a system at speed and scale.
Northrop Grumman is future ready by coupling leading edge technologies with manufacturing prowess and speed to rapidly deliver equipment and systems.
The proof? Northrop’s revolutionary command and control (C2) technologies that link warfighters with the information they need to execute any mission.
“At Northrop Grumman, we’ve developed the C2 backbone that connects disparate systems for a comprehensive view of the battlespace,” said Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager, command and control and weapons integration, Northrop Grumman. “This is the make-or-break technology required when commanders face their toughest challenges and need to make split-second decisions.”
Through our investments in manufacturing excellence, Northrop Grumman is leading the way in innovation and capacity, with the ability to swiftly scale to meet urgent warfighter needs.
The Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) developed by Northrop Grumman is at the forefront of advanced battle management technologies giving commanders unparalleled 360-degree views of the battlespace.
As the heart of the U.S. Army’s integrated air and missile defense modernization strategy, IBCS links sensors and shooters by unifying current and future systems regardless of source, service or domain.
IBCS, which is fielded by the U.S. Army and Poland, is already making history with successful live fire tests that showcase its ability to integrate with new and legacy platforms to take down any threat. IBCS is a proven capability with a strong history of performance, including 31 out of 31 successful live fire exercises, and is meeting the needs of U.S. and allied warfighters to address new and complex threats.
The company’s innovation coupled with targeted investments in its manufacturing footprint let Northrop Grumman scale at speed to respond quickly and nimbly to evolving needs.
Nowhere is this more evident than Northrop Grumman’s strategic $20 million investment in its new state-of-the-art Enhanced Production and Integration Center, or EPIC, located in Madison, Alabama where the company will manufacture IBCS under a full-rate production contract for the U.S. Army.
EPIC enhances Northrop Grumman’s ability to scale and accelerate production of critical capabilities, while expanding capacity for high-rate manufacturing programs domestically and internationally including for potential initiatives such as Golden Dome. The company is investing in the latest manufacturing tools and systems to ensure every item is delivered on time, on cost and built with the highest quality.
“Through our investments in manufacturing excellence, Northrop Grumman is leading the way in innovation and capacity, with the ability to swiftly scale to meet urgent warfighter needs,” Todorov said. “We’ve brought in the latest technologies – from digital software to streamline operations to heavy machinery that gives us the edge – to rapidly meet the needs of U.S. soldiers and allies.”
With a suite of advanced C2 technologies powered by a common software system, Northrop Grumman is also leading the way with its counter-drone system AiON. AiON, a new low-cost, low-risk counter unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) platform, is powered by AI-enhanced decision aids and a flexible open architecture. This proven system defends any environment through simplifying battlefield management to a single-click and allowing users to command multiple sites from anywhere.
Rapidly built in a matter of months, AiON leverages decades of proven experience in counter-drone technology and is ready to be deployed at a moment’s notice.
With its pioneering experience in developing the latest C2 technologies, Northrop Grumman is harnessing its legacy as an American manufacturing powerhouse to equip warfighters with the technology they need to meet any threat.
