Northrop Grumman and L-3 Communications to Study New Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting Aircraft for U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy has awarded a study contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation working with L-3 Communications for the Navy's EPX aircraft program. EPX is envisioned as a shore-based, manned aircraft providing intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting (ISR&T) support to carrier strike groups and theater, combatant and national commanders. The contract is valued at $1.25 million. The Navy initiated a competition in November 2007 to study the replacement of its EP-3E signals intelligence aircraft fleet and the expansion of its mission capability. This contract, the first step in the Navy's multiyear selection process for the EPX system, calls for development of a preferred system concept and analysis of the associated risks and requirements.
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