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Autonomous Systems

From unmanned aerial vehicles and underwater minehunting systems to defense readiness targets, Northrop Grumman is a leader in autonomous systems, helping our customers meet a wide variety of missions.

Autonomous Systems

Learn more about Northrop Grumman's work in autonomous systems in air, on land, under water and in space.

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MQ-4C Triton

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Global Hawk

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Fire Scout

Unmanned military aircraft flying in the sky

NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS)

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Bat Unmanned Air System (UAS)

Artist’s concept of Northrop Grumman’s unmanned underwater vehicle, Manta Ray

Manta Ray

Minehunting System underwater

AQS-24B/C Minehunting System

Test Pilots and Autonoumus System Design

X-47B UCAS

Autonomous Systems Videos

Northrop Grumman-Built MQ-8C Fire Scout Makes Operational Deployment with the US Navy

Autonomous Systems in the News

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Northrop Grumman Demonstrates MQ-4C Triton Navigation Systems Over the Arctic Ocean

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Unmatched Maritime Surveillance: What You Need to Know About the MQ-4C Triton

Hybrid Electric Uncrewed X-Plane in hangar

Northrop Grumman Builds Next-Generation Hybrid Electric Uncrewed X-Plane for DARPA

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Northrop Grumman and EpiSci to Collaborate on Advanced Autonomy Capabilities

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Northrop Grumman to Design Autonomous Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft for DARPA

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Northrop Grumman Delivers Fourth Triton to U.S. Navy for Initial Operational Capability

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Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton Flying Test Bed Demonstrates Targeting Capability During Northern Edge 2023

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Northrop Grumman RQ-4 RangeHawk Supports NASA’s Artemis Mission

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Northrop Grumman Unveils First Australian MQ-4C Triton

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Northrop Grumman’s RQ-4 RangeHawks Embark on New Mission

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MQ-8C Fire Scout Completes First Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations Exercise

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US Navy Deploys MQ-8C Fire Scout to Indo-Pacific

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NATO RQ-4D Phoenix Achieves Major Milestone with Full System Handover

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Northrop Grumman Completes Ferry Flight of Japan’s RQ-4B Global Hawk

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Northrop Grumman Delivers First Production IFC-4 Triton to US Navy

Helicopter landing on deck of a naval ship

Northrop Grumman-Built MQ-8C Fire Scout Makes Operational Deployment with the US Navy

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Australia’s First MQ-4C Triton Takes Shape

Four Global Hawk aircrafts lined up on runway

Northrop Grumman Global Hawk to Expand Participation in SkyRange Program for US Department of Defense

Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle flying above desert

Northrop Grumman Awarded Mission Planning Contract to Increase Global Hawk Operational Flexibility

The update will enhance Global Hawk’s ability to provide critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance data.

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MQ-4C Triton Completes First Flight in Multi-Intelligence Configuration

Milestone demonstrates significant progress toward initial operating capability (Photo credit: U.S. Navy)

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Northrop Grumman Maritime Autonomous System Surpasses 40,000 Flight Hours

BAMS-D deployments provide time-sensitive intelligence to US combatant commanders

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Northrop Grumman Completes Successful First Flight of Japan’s RQ-4B Global Hawk

Unmanned military aircraft flying in the sky

NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force Achieves Initial Operating Capability

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Northrop Grumman to Develop Advanced Air-to-Air Missile Engagement Concept

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Northrop Grumman's Plan To Replace The MQ-9 Reaper With Stealthy Autonomous Drones

Autonomous Systems Media Contacts

Melissa Dolan
(858) 618-7630