Northrop Grumman Corporation was selected by the U.S. Navy to develop
the Shipboard Protection System, intended to enable naval vessels to
counter asymmetric terrorist threats while moored to a pier, at anchor
or during restricted maneuvering.
Under the terms of the $6 million contract, Northrop Grumman
will provide surface combatants, amphibious ships and aircraft carriers
with a fully integrated and seamless sensor, analysis and response
system. The system will provide constant 360o situational-awareness
and engagement capability to counter such threats, with no increase in
manning.
During the first phase of the system development and
demonstration effort, to be completed next March, Northrop Grumman will
provide an integrated surface- surveillance system and non-lethal
weapons and devices. The surface-surveillance system will incorporate
electro-optical and
infrared sensors, and radar into a common
tactical-surveillance system.
For the first contract phase, Northrop Grumman will act as the
system integrator; provide system design, mission-specific hardware,
software, and firmware components; and implement performance-based
logistics.
The Shipboard Protection System program will be managed from
Northrop Grumman's Naval and Marine Systems headquarters in
Charlottesville, Va., with additional work to be performed at the
company's locations in Annapolis, Md., and Ocean Springs, Miss.