Cubic’s Advanced Data Link Solutions Integrated into Northrop Grumman’s MQ-8C Fire Scout
April 05 2016 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Cubic Global Defense developed Wide Band Line
of Sight data link aids in successful operational assessment
Cubic Global Defense (CGD), a business unit of Cubic Corporation
(NYSE: CUB), announced that a Cubic designed and produced Wide Band
Line of Sight (WBLOS) data link system integrated into Northrop
Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) MQ-8C Fire Scout recently completed
a successful operational assessment.
Fire Scout is a combat proven, unmanned helicopter system that
provides real-time Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
(ISR), target-acquisition, laser designation and battle management
to tactical users without relying on manned aircraft or space-based
assets. The MQ-8C Fire Scout is the U.S. Navy’s next-generation
unmanned helicopter.
Cubic is the provider of the data link system for the MQ-8C Fire
Scout, in which two Cubic Miniature Multiband Transceivers (MMT)
enable simultaneous Ku Band transmissions. Cubic’s MMT is a fast,
compact, software defined radio that is fully programmable and can
be used with a standard, bandwidth-efficient Common Data Link
(CDL), and other waveforms. To support the MQ-8C program, Cubic has
delivered more than 20 units in production and spares to date.
“Cubic provides compact, secure wide-band communications and
networking solutions for use on manned/unmanned platforms,” said
Mike Twyman, executive vice president, Communications, Intelligence
and Surveillance Systems of Cubic Global Defense. “The successful
completion of the operational assessment of MQ-8C Fire Scout is a
testament to our strong working partnership with Northrop
Grumman.”
“Cubic data link is essential to the MQ-8C Fire Scout and was
vital to the successful completion of the operational assessment,”
said Leslie Smith, vice president for medium-range tactical systems
at Northrop Grumman. “We value the partnership and outstanding
performance of the communication systems provided by Cubic in
support of the Fire Scout.”
MQ-8C Fire Scout completed the developmental flight test program
for the MQ-8C in 2015 and preparations are underway for the next
assessment milestone this year.
For more information on the successful completion of the
operational assessment of MQ-8C Fire Scout, please read here.
About Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation designs, integrates and operates systems,
products and services focused in the transportation, defense
training and secure communications markets. As the parent company
of two major business units, Cubic’s mission is to increase
situational awareness and understanding for customers worldwide.
Cubic Transportation Systems is a leading integrator of payment and
information technology and services to create intelligent travel
solutions for transportation authorities and operators. Cubic
Global Defense is a leading provider of realistic combat training
systems, secure communications and networking and highly
specialized support services for military and security forces of
the U.S. and allied nations. For more information about Cubic,
please visit the company’s website at www.cubic.com or on Twitter
@CubicCorp.
NAVAIR Public Release 2016-173Approved for
Public Release, Distribution is Unlimited, 1 April 2016; Northrop
Grumman 16-0193
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