Customised Solution for RoK JMTSCA Requirement

Northrop Grumman has signed cooperative agreements with LIG Nex1 and Huneed for development of its Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System – Korea (JSTARS-K) solution for the Republic of Korea’s Joint Moving Target Surveillance and Control Aircraft (JMTSCA) requirement, the company announced on 19 October.

The agreements envisage the delivery of airborne battle management command and control (BMC2). Northrop Grumman is bringing its expertise in advanced technology, software, prime systems integration, advanced sensors and mission domain to deliver a low risk airborne BMC2 capability. The JSTARS-K solution will incorporate the unique capabilities and talents of each cooperative organisation to deliver the best value solution.

“Northrop Grumman has more than 30 years of leadership in advanced airborne BMC2 capability and mission expertise; we have continued to develop and deliver new technologies to outpace evolving threats,” said Janice Zilch, VP, Multi-Domain Command and Control Programs, Northrop Grumman. “With these cooperative agreements, we will deliver industry-leading capability powered with local content and talent to the Republic of Korea.”