NORTHROP GRUMMAN AND ANDØYA SPACE TO COLLABORATE ON SUPPORTING NORWAY’S LONG-TERM DEFENSE PLAN

Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft aligns to Norway’s need for maritime surveillance capabilities in the High North. (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman)

Northrop Grumman and Andøya Space signed a Memorandum of Understanding formalizing their collaboration to support Norway’s Long-Term Defense Plan. This includes developing advanced autonomous maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to meet Norway’s priorities.

Jane Bishop, vice president and general manager, global surveillance, Northrop Grumman: “Our partnership with Andøya Space marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to advancing autonomous capabilities together with Norwegian industry. As Norway considers its options for safeguarding its interests in the High North, Northrop Grumman and Andøya Space are ready to shape the future of advanced autonomous systems by leveraging the MQ-4C Triton to meet the needs of today and the future.”

Northrop Grumman is committed to supporting Norway and its NATO partners in ensuring the security of the High North. During a visit to Oslo in March 2024, Northrop Grumman Chair, CEO and President Kathy Warden stressed the importance of trusted industry partnerships to regional security and NATO’s technological edge when she met with the Norwegian government and industry leaders. The company is forging enduring partnerships with Norwegian industry, having invested more than $1 billion in contracts since 2005.