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Northrop Grumman to Provide Navigation Systems for MUOS Satellites

July 18, 2006 :: Lockheed Martin :: News

Northrop Grumman has been selected to provide navigation systems for the next generation U.S. military satellite communications system, known as the Mobile User Objective System Satellite (MUOS). MUOS is an array of satellites being developed by the U.S. Navy that will provide global SATCOM narrowband (384kbps and below) communications connectivity for the U.S. military and its allies. The system is intended to significantly improve communications for military forces on the battlefield. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor and satellite designer for MUOS, and recently selected Northrop Grumman’s Navigation Systems Division to build Scalable SIRU inertial navigation units for the first two MUOS satellites, which are scheduled for in-orbit delivery to the U.S. Navy in 2010.
        The Pentagon’s increased reliance on space-based technologies underscores the need to defend them. As of now, assets such as MUOS remain undefended and vulnerable to foreign attack. (Article)

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