Northrop Grumman has been selected by the U.S. Army to conduct a risk reduction activity for a radar technology designed to replace the service branch’s current Patriot air and missile defense system radars. The company said Friday it aims to provide a Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor for integration into the Army’s Integrated […] More

The U.S. Army has wrapped up a developmental test of the Northrop Grumman-built Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System. IBCS worked as a command-and-control platform for air defenders and helped them counter tactical ballistic missile threats through 26 simulated air battles during the three-week soldier checkout event held in August at Tobin Wells in Fort […] More

The U.S. Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a potential $44.8 million contract modification to extend the ceiling value and period of performance under the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Integrated Battle Command System contract. The Defense Department said Friday the company will continue support for the second phase of IBCS engineering and manufacturing effort through Feb. 28, 2018. IBCS is a […] More

Northrop Grumman presented its missile defense platform at the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO that ran from Sept. 5 to 8 in Kielce, Poland. The company said Thursday it showcased its integrated air and missile defense command and control system; Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar platform; Integrated Battle Management System; and Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System. Tarik […] More

Jiri Maly, formerly managing director of global infrastructure finance at investment banking firm CIBC World Markets, has joined Louis Berger’s services operating firm as president, effective Oct. 14. Louis Berger CEO Jim Stamatis said in a statement released Wednesday that Maly’s experience in capital programs and leadership roles will complement Louis Berger Services’ efforts to achieve earnings […] More

NASA and video services company Harmonic have unveiled a 360-degree, virtual reality video on NASA TV’s Youtube channel to show three different perspectives of astronauts in space-walk training. Harmonic said Wednesday the video was taken at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston where astronauts train for future missions through an indoor pool of water and a life-size replica of the […] More

The U.S. Army has completed a dual-engagement flight test of the Northrop Grumman-developed Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System. Northrop said Monday that the IBCS was used to identify, track and engage ballistic and cruise missile targets to determine its multiple threat management function. Dan Verwiel, vice president and general manager of Northrop’s missile defense and protective systems division, […] More

Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Army have completed a flight test on an integrated air and missile defense system built to help soldiers identify and destroy targets. A Patriot Advanced Capability 3 interceptor engaged a cruise missile target through the command-and-control input provided by the IAMD battle command system during the demonstration, Northrop said Monday. “The IBCS gives […] More

Northrop Grumman has handed over four prototype engagement operations shelters to the U.S. Army for the branch’s Integrated air and missile defense Battle Command System. Northrop said Wedneday it delivered the prototype shelters after it integrated improvements suggested by soldiers involved in IBCS-related warfighter exercises. Dan Verwiel, vice president and general manager of Northrop’s integrated air and […] More

Kevin Niblock, formerly a vice president at Tibco Software, has joined Software AG as president and chief operations officer for the North American region and member of the company’s group executive board. Software AG said Monday Niblock will report to Chief Customer Officer Eric Duffaut and lead growth initiatives and efforts to accelerate adoption of […] More

Parsons developed software components and algorithms for a Northrop Grumman-built integrated air and missile defense battle command system designed to destroy ballistic missiles. Parsons said Monday the U.S. Army conducted an initial flight test of IBCS on May 28 at New Mexico-based White Sands Missile Range. “Parsons is proud to be part of the team […] More

The U.S. Army has conducted an initial flight test of a Northrop Grumman-built integrated air and missile defense battle command system designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles. The IBCS has mission control software that aims to help engagement center operators intercept missile threats, the company said Thursday. Dan Verwiel, vice president and general manager of […] More