JTAGS modernisation completes first phase
Upgrade installed in four countries
Northrop Grumman and the US Army have deployed enhanced Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) capabilities in South Korea, improving space-based sensor capabilities and completing the first phase of a worldwide modernisation programme.
Kenn Todorov, vice-president and general manager of combat systems and mission readiness at Northrop Grumman, said: ‘JTAGS is vital to warfighters and of growing importance as we create true Joint All-Domain Command and Control systems, especially as we find new ways to integrate and leverage space-based assets.’
JTAGS was first fielded in tactical shelters in 1997 to provide in-theatre missile warning by taking data directly from satellites such as the Overhead Persistent Infrared constellation.
In phase one of the modernisation effort, Northrop Grumman and the US Army installed JTAGS Block II in permanent facilities in Italy, Japan, Qatar, and South Korea.
Block II includes updates to hardware, software and communication systems, and enhancements to cyber-security and the soldier-machine interface. The deployments included soldier training and exercise support capabilities.
Northrop Grumman is now executing phase two of the modernisation programme by delivering additional sensor processing capabilities and updating software architecture.
Northrop Grumman has been the JTAGS prime contractor since 1994.
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