Northrop Grumman Begins Work on Second Japanese E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
August 03 2016 - 9:58AM
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has received a U.S. Navy
contract to begin production of a second Japanese E-2D Advanced
Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) and surveillance aircraft.
The first Japanese E-2D is in production and will be delivered
in 2018.
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The aircraft will be produced at the company's Aircraft
Integration Center of Excellence in St. Augustine, Florida.
Northrop Grumman will manufacture the Japanese E-2D on the same
multiyear production line used for U.S. aircraft, which allows for
a more efficient and affordable delivery schedule. The E-2D is the
world's only AEW aircraft in production.
"For more than 50 years, Northrop Grumman has partnered with
Japan by providing a range of capabilities and technologies in
defense, security and communications," said Jane Bishop, vice
president, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye programs, Northrop Grumman. "We
are honored to continue this strong partnership through the E-2D
program, which brings Japan a powerful new tool that meets their
immediate airborne surveillance needs and facilitates information
sharing across many platforms, making it a force multiplier for the
future as well."
In 2014, the Japanese Ministry of Defense competitively selected
the E-2D to fulfill the nation's AEW requirements. The Japan Air
Self-Defense Force has operated the E-2C Hawkeye since the 1983.
The E-2C is also currently used by Taiwan, France and Egypt.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems,
cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers
worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more
information.
CONTACT: Lindsay McLaurin
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804-239-3851 (mobile)
lindsay.mclaurin@ngc.com
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