Northrop Grumman has tested its counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) command and control system as part of a prototype project with the United States Defense Innovation Unit.
AiON was tested at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, where it successfully demonstrated the capability to detect, track, identify and neutralise both simulated and real targets during four engagements. The system also demonstrated its safety features, such as friendly air track avoidance.
AiON’s command and control system also enables operators to manage multiple sites from any location. New application programming interfaces, sensors and effectors can be integrated due to its open architecture approach.
Northrop Grumman said the US defence department and its components are now able to award a follow-on production transaction for AiON without further competition.
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