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Northrop Grumman details bid for US Navy TACAMO aircraft replacement

17th March 2023 - 16:30 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

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The E-XX replacement for the E-6 fleet will be based on a C-130J airframe. (Photo: USN)

The company believes its role as prime contractor on the E-2 Hawkeye puts it in a strong position for the programme to replace the USN's Boeing E-6 Mercury fleet.

Northrop Grumman aims to leverage its experience on the E-2 Hawkeye carrier-based AEW aircraft to compete for the USN's E-XX TACAMO (TAke Charge And Move Out) aircraft programme.

The E-XX will be based on the C-130J Super Hercules platform and will provide connectivity between the senior commanders and nuclear ballistic missile submarines. 

The USN currently operates 16 E-6B Mercury aircraft to provide survivable, reliable and endurable airborne command, control and communications. 

The service intends to replace the E-6B fleet with the E-XX to modernise this strategic deterrent mission.

Janice Zilch, VP multi-domain command and control programmes at Northrop Grumman said: 'As we’ve demonstrated with the navy’s E-2 programmes, we have been a long-time partner in helping the navy meet its operational requirements. We will bring this expertise in helping the navy deliver the E-XX TACAMO on time and optimised for this strategically important mission.'

Northrop Grumman has worked on development, production and modification of the E-2 as prime contractor since the 1960s. 

E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]

E-6B Mercury

E-6 TACAMO

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