The US Navy awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification to produce up to nine additional Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 systems, including the first shipset to be installed on an aircraft carrier.
"Our commitment to innovation means we're not just delivering systems; we're redefining naval capabilities. The SEWIP Block 3 technology transforms the future of electronic warfare by enhancing the adaptability and resilience of our fleet in a rapidly evolving threat landscape," Northrop Grumman, Land and Maritime Systems, vice president, Lara Kopf, said.
SEWIP Block 3 is a US Navy program of record that uses advanced electronic attack to protect surface ships from missiles.
Including this award, Northrop Grumman is on contract to deliver up to 24 SEWIP Block 3 systems to the US Navy.
Northrop Grumman has been using SEWIP Block 3 technology to develop Scaled Onboard Electronic Attack (SOEA), which brings electronic attack capabilities to ships that cannot support SEWIP Block 3.
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated technology advancements in support of SOEA, which brings similar capabilities to ships that cannot support SEWIP Block 3. Designed with low size, weight and power in mind, SOEA uses electronic attack features to jam and disrupt incoming missile threats.
Northrop Grumman is currently under contract with the US Navy and in the rapid prototyping phase for SOEA.