Northrop Grumman unveils flying data center for military intelligence
The airborne system is designed to collect and process real-time data from satellites, drones, ground and maritime sensors
Defense contractor Northrop Grumman has demonstrated new technology that turns aircraft into a flying data center, processing real-time intelligence from satellites and drones to aid military operations.
The system, called Deep Sensing and Targeting (DSAT), was showcased at a U.S. Army exercise last month, the company said Oct. 21.
“We’re providing intelligence collection from space-based sensors to the airborne platform and delivering it to operators in real time,” said Brent Swift, director of the DSAT program at Northrop Grumman’s Colorado-based intelligence unit.
The technology could help solve a persistent military challenge: getting precise targeting data quickly enough to guide long-range missiles and artillery in fast-moving combat situations, he said.
The demonstration took place during Vanguard 24, a two-week Army exercise in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, designed to test advanced military sensors and surveillance systems.
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