Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System for Republic of Korea

Northrop Grumman is bringing its expertise in advanced technology, software, prime systems integration, advanced sensors and mission domain to deliver a low risk airborne Battle Management Command and Control capability for Korea By DA Staff / 27 Oct 2021

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Northrop Grumman Corporation has signed cooperative agreements with South Korean firms LIG Nex1 and Huneed for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System – Korea (JSTARS-K) solution for the Republic of Korea’s Joint Moving Target Surveillance and Control Aircraft (JMTSCA) requirement.

The cooperative agreements are signed as memoranda of understanding to deliver airborne Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2). Northrop Grumman is bringing its expertise in advanced technology, software, prime systems integration, advanced sensors and mission domain to deliver a low risk airborne BMC2 capability. Northrop Grumman’s JSTARS-K will incorporate the unique capabilities and talents of each cooperative organization to deliver the best value solution.

“Northrop Grumman has more than 30 years of leadership in advanced airborne BMC2 capability and mission expertise; we have continued to develop and deliver new technologies to outpace evolving threats,” said Janice Zilch, vice president, multi-domain command and control programs, Northrop Grumman. 

“With these cooperative agreements, we will deliver industry-leading capability powered with local content and talent to the Republic of Korea.”

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