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  • Northrop Subsidiary Unveils Network-Connected Ship Heading Mgmt System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Northrop Subsidiary Unveils Network-Connected Ship Heading Mgmt System

    Northrop Grumman‘s Sperry Marine subsidiary has introduced a network-connected heading management system that can integrate with a wide range of vessels at the ongoing Shipbuilding, Machinery and Maritime trade show in Germany. Northrop said Tuesday CompassNet uses a standard Ethernet technology to link the heading sensors and distribute portion of the heading management system. The platform is designed to operate on commercial ships, cruise liners, survey vessels, military […] More

  • Thai Navy Taps Northrop Sperry Marine’s Integrated Bridge Systems; Jeanne Usher Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Thai Navy Taps Northrop Sperry Marine’s Integrated Bridge Systems; Jeanne Usher Comments

    A Northrop Grumman business unit has won a contract to provide Thailand’s naval forces with Integrated Bridge Systems for installation aboard the country’s future frigates. Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine will supply several IBS tools, including VisionMaster FT radars, Warship Automatic Identification System, NAVIKNOT speed log, NAVIGAT X MK1 gyrocompass and a voyage data recorder via Daewoo […] More

  • Northrop to Update Navigation Systems on Canadian Navy Kingston Class Vessels - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Northrop to Update Navigation Systems on Canadian Navy Kingston Class Vessels

    Northrop Grumman will build gyrocompass navigation systems for the Royal Canadian Navy’s defense vessels under a contract with SNC-Lavalin Defense Programs. The company will install dual Navigat gyrocompass systems, Navitwin IV heading management systems and heading repeaters in 12 Kingston class coastal vessels, Northrop said Monday. Northrop will perform work in British Columbia and Nova Scotia beginning in […] More

  • Northrop to Upgrade Ship Navigation Systems for Maersk; Jeanne Usher Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Northrop to Upgrade Ship Navigation Systems for Maersk; Jeanne Usher Comments

    A Northrop Grumman business unit will perform upgrades on the radar systems and Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems on at least 80 vessels of the Maersk Line shipping company. Northrop said Monday its Sperry Marine business will provide its VisionMaster FT products, including the Navigat gyrocompass and Naviknot speed logs, as part of the upgrade. “This contract extends the ongoing business […] More

  • Jeanne Usher: Northrop Radar Winter Kit Seeks to Address Extreme Weather Challenges - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Jeanne Usher: Northrop Radar Winter Kit Seeks to Address Extreme Weather Challenges

    Northrop Grumman has developed a heater kit that may extend the endurance of a marine vessel’s navigational equipment under extreme climates. “Ships operating in the Arctic environments are exposed to a number of unique risks and we recognize the need to ensure that our equipment is capable of functioning effectively under the challenges of polar […] More

  • Jeanne Usher: Northrop's Sperry Marine to Extend Support for German Shipping Firm - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Jeanne Usher: Northrop’s Sperry Marine to Extend Support for German Shipping Firm

    A Northrop Grumman business unit has won a contract to provide German shipping firm Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG with its integrated bridge system package, including navigation and radio systems, for seven bulk carrier ships. Jeanne Usher, managing director of Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine, said Monday the contract extends the company’s ongoing partnership with Peter Döhle. The integrated bridge systems include VisionMaster FT radars, the […] More