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Northrop Bags $267M Deal to Supply MQ-4C Triton Drones to US Navy

Northrop Grumman has secured a $267-million contract to produce two additional MQ-4C Triton drones for the US Navy.

Australia’s Third MQ-4C Triton Drone Nears Delivery

Northrop Grumman has completed testing Australia’s third of four MQ-4C Triton drones at its California facility, bringing it one step closer to final delivery.

Northrop Demos MQ-4C for Arctic Missions as Russia, China Eye Region

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the MQ-4C Triton navigation system's ability to operate deep in the Arctic as the mineral-rich region attracts the attention of global powers.

Northrop Grumman Delivers First MQ-4C Triton Drone to Australia

The Royal Australian Air Force has accepted its initial MQ-4C Triton drone as part of a 2018 contract with Northrop Grumman.

Northrop to Develop Norway’s Long Term Defence Plan With Local Firm

Northrop Grumman has signed a deal with Andøya Space to develop capabilities for Norway's Long Term Defence Plan initiative.

US to Deploy Triton Surveillance Drones in Japan This Month

The US military is deploying a pair of MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance drones at Kadena Air Base, Japan, this month.

Australia’s First MQ-4C Triton Drone Hits Another Milestone

The Royal Australian Air Force’s first MQ-4C Triton drone has achieved a new milestone after completing its inaugural flight in California.

Northrop Accepts Maintenance Contract for Australia’s Upcoming MQ-4C Drones

Northrop Grumman has signed an agreement to provide initial sustainment services for the Australia's future MQ-4C Triton aerial drone fleet.

US Navy Redeploys MQ-4C Triton on Guam Following IOC Achievement

The US Navy has redeployed the MQ-4C Triton squadron on Guam after the reconnaissance drone achieved initial operational capability.

Australia to Buy Additional MQ-4C Drone, Upgrade P-8A Poseidons

The Australian government is boosting its maritime surveillance capabilities with the procurement of an additional MQ-4C Triton drone and the upgrade of its current P-8A Poseidon fleet.

China Unveils Naval Variant of WZ-7 Reconnaissance Drone

China has unveiled a naval variant of its Guizhou WZ-7 drone, exhibiting some similarities with the US Navy’s MQ-4C Triton.

US Navy Triton Drone Conducts First Flight Test Under Icing Conditions

The US Navy's MQ-4C Triton aerial drone has conducted its maiden flight test with wing ice accumulation over the Patuxent River in Maryland.

Northrop Grumman Unveils Australia’s First MQ-4C Triton Drone

Northrop Grumman has unveiled Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton autonomous aircraft to monitor and protect the country’s maritime territories.

US Navy Tests New Avoidance Tech for Safer Crewed/Uncrewed Teaming Flight

The US Navy has tested a first-of-its-kind avoidance system 'Guardian' for safer manned and unmanned teaming in congested airspace.

Northrop Grumman Delivers Upgraded MQ-4C Triton to US Navy

Northrop Grumman delivered its first upgraded MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance reconnaissance drone to the US Navy this week.

Australia’s Triton Drone Production Hits Major Milestone

Northrop Grumman has passed a significant milestone in its production of Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton unmanned reconnaissance aerial system, mounting the aircraft fuselage onto the Triton’s one-piece wing.

US Navy Tests Upgraded MQ-4C Triton Drone

The US Navy conducted its first test flight of the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle with newly upgraded hardware and software.

As US Navy orders more P-8A Poseidon surveillance planes, Orion squadron flies final mission

The US Navy is phasing out long-time patrol aircraft P-3C Orion in favor of its successor, the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance plane

Iran shoots down US RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drone

Iran said it had shot down a US surveillance drone that violated its airspace near the Strait of Hormuz

Australia to buy six MQ-4C Triton drones, first to be in service in 2023

Australia is to invest Au$1.4 billion ($1.04 billion) to procure the first of six Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial systems for maritime surveillance, the government said

US approves $7.2 billion military aircraft sales to NATO allies Germany, Slovakia, Spain and the UK

The U.S. State Department approved sales of F-16 fighter jets and weapons to Slovakia, CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Spain, MQ-4C Triton drones to Germany and support for the U.K.’s MQ-9 Reaper drones

Northrop Grumman awarded $255 million contract for 3 MQ-4C Triton drones

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $255 million contract for the production of three MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicles for the US Navy