CANBERRA, Australia,
Aug. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has awarded a
second Australian supplier contract to Mincham Aviation for the
U.S. Navy's MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) initial
production lot.
South Australia-based Mincham
Aviation will manufacture aircraft structure components for the
first low-rate production lot of four Triton air vehicles. This
second supplier contract follows one awarded in July to Ferra
Engineering for mechanical sub-assemblies.
"We are pleased to be able to further demonstrate our ongoing
commitment to developing and fostering capabilities in local supply
chains," said Ian Irving, chief
executive, Northrop Grumman Australia. "We will continue to look to
offer opportunities to quality-focused Australian companies to be
involved in the production and sustainment of Triton, which will be
one of the U.S. Navy's and Royal Australian Air Force's key
capabilities for many years to come."
Northrop Grumman's engagement with Mincham Aviation and Ferra
Engineering were facilitated through the Australian Department of
Defence's Global Supply Chain program. Under the Global Supply
Chain initiative, international companies such as Northrop Grumman
can assess Australian industry and provide them the opportunity to
compete for business around the world on a value-for-money
basis.
Australian companies have also received requests from Northrop
Grumman for quotations to provide components for follow-on low rate
production lots. These industry opportunities include cables,
complex machined and composite assemblies, as well as special
tooling and test equipment.
Australian Prime Minister Tony
Abbott announced his government's intent to purchase the
Triton UAS for high-altitude, long-endurance surveillance missions
in March 2014. Triton can fly
missions up to 24 hours and at altitudes of over 55,000 feet,
covering vast areas of ocean and coastal regions. Its unique sensor
suite provides a continuous on-station presence in a 360-degree
field of view for some of the most demanding surveillance
missions.
About Mincham Aviation
South Australia-based Mincham
Aviation is a product design authority/AS9100C and Civil Aviation
Safety Authority certified company that services the aircraft and
defence engineering industries and specialises in the manufacture
and repair of advanced composite and sheet metal components. Please
visit www.minchamaviation.com for more information.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems,
cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and
commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
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