Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA) has confirmed it submitted its response to Air 6500 Phase 1 Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS), Competitive Evaluation Process Stage 2 (CEP2).
NGA says the solution proposed to the Commonwealth will connect disparate Defence systems and platforms across all domains into a cohesive, integrated operational environment.
“Our Australian-led team brings Northrop Grumman’s best of breed all domain C2 technology from the US together with the best of Australian engineering,” said Christine Zeitz, general manager, Northrop Grumman Asia Pacific. “Northrop Grumman Australia’s JABMS solution will provide an advantage to the ADF through delivering a contemporary, sovereign solution that is able to defeat today’s threats and evolve to better meet the battlespace challenges of the future.
"I congratulate all members of our team, including our Australian industry partners, Nova Systems, Silentium, Daronmont and AOS Group, for their significant contribution to our Australian-led, world-class JABMS solution.”
Northrop Grumman Australia’s JABMS solution will draw on the company’s experience developing and demonstrating the US Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). NGA says the JABMS will use its open, modular and scalable architecture to integrate all available assets in the battlespace, regardless of source, service or domain.
Northrop Grumman Australia is one of two shortlisted companies selected to participate in the Air 6500 Competitive Evaluation Process, alongside Lockheed Martin. The successful strategic partner for the JABMS is expected to be announced in late 2023.