Northrop Grumman in Japan

MQ-8C Fire Scout

Fire Scout is a combat proven, autonomous helicopter system that provides real-time Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Target-acquisition (ISR&T), laser designation, and battle management to tactical users without relying on manned aircraft or space-based assets. Fire Scout has the ability to operate from any air-capable ship or land base in support of persistent ISR&T requirements.

MQ-4C Triton

Based on the proven Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS), Triton is equipped with a unique and robust mission sensor suite that provides 360-degree coverage on all sensors. It will provide round-the-clock maritime wide-area ISR for the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force. The U.S. Navy first deployed the Triton to Guam in 2020, where it quickly became an “invaluable asset.”

Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS)

To be fielded by the U.S. Army, the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) implements a modular, open and scalable architecture that is foundational to integrating available assets in the battlespace, regardless of source, service or domain. Its architecture enables the efficient and affordable integration of current and future systems and extends the battlespace by disaggregating sensors and effectors. Northrop Grumman is pioneering joint all-domain command and control with IBCS.

Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER)

AARGM-ER is a supersonic, air-launched tactical missile system that will allow pilots to defend against today’s modern surface-to-air threats. It is able to rapidly detect and then fly out to defeat even distant land- and sea-based air-defense systems that are targeting friendly operations.

AARGM-ER will provide vital counter-air-defense capability for U.S Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps warfighters. It is being integrated on the Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft as well as the F-35 aircraft.

Electronic Warfare and Attack

Northrop Grumman’s electronic warfare and electronic attack systems protect surface ships and aircraft from missiles, providing early detection, signal analysis and threat warning. Once the system detects an incoming threat, it responds by emitting tight blasts of precisely controlled radio-frequency energy.

Space Domain Awareness

Space Domain Awareness (SDA) allows the tracking of human-made objects in space with timely and precise orbital predictions. As the world increases its reliance on space for economic, scientific, and national security needs, governments have made SDA a top priority. For over a decade, Northrop Grumman has delivered ground and space products to monitor the space environment and aid in the detection, identification, and characterization of space objects. We are a world leader in rendezvous and proximity operations in LEO and GEO providing our customers critical logistics, servicing, and inspection capabilities across a wide variety of mission domains.

Missile Warning and Tracking

Northrop Grumman is proud of its 60+ years of experience providing space-based, global missile warning and tracking systems.

Northrop Grumman is proud of its 60+ years of experience providing space-based, global missile warning and tracking systems. The satellites’ agile sensors will maintain quality tracks of the threats continually and enable handoff for targeting of enemy missiles, including hypersonic threats launched from land, sea, or air.

Next-Generation Space Capabilities

SpaceLogistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, provides cooperative space logistics and in-orbit satellite servicing to geosynchronous satellite operators using its fleet of commercial servicing vehicles—the Mission Extension Vehicle, the Mission Robotic Vehicle and the Mission Extension Pods.

Counter Hypersonics

Northrop Grumman is working on groundbreaking solutions to help defeat modern hypersonic missiles in various phases of flight, including developing the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) supporting the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s regional hypersonic missile defense program.

E-2C Hawkeye

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has operated 13 E-2C Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft since 1983.

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye was selected in 2014 to fulfill Japan’s evolving airborne early warning and command and control (AEW&C) requirements. The aircraft’s updated sensor suite and network connectivity provide seamless information flow for more accurate and timely decision-making.

RQ-4B Global Hawk

In 2014 Japan selected the RQ-4B Global Hawk to be an integral part of the nation’s ISR assets. The Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system can collect a wide variety of intelligence data while flying for more than 30 hours at altitudes of up to 60,000 feet.

Regional Activities 

Northrop Grumman is proud to support STEM education and community in Japan.

Leadership

Om Prakash is the chief executive for Northrop Grumman in Japan. He is responsible for leading the company’s business in Japan by supporting current programs and developing strategies for growth. Before assuming his current role, Prakash was a director in the corporate strategy group at Northrop Grumman, responsible for conducting strategic planning and analysis of business initiatives. He oversaw the annual and long-range strategic planning process. Prakash served more than 25 years in the U.S. Air Force and held leadership positions at various levels in operations, training and developmental test. In one role, he worked directly for the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force developing strategy and policy. Prakash is a former instructor of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. He has flown, tested or instructed in more than 60 different aircraft for more than 3,000 hours.