Japan selects Hawkeye and Global Hawk aircraft
Northrop Grumman's RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft have been selected by Japan to enhance its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
The aircraft have been selected under a type selection process. Following selection, the US government will be asked to enter into the foreign military sale (FMS) with the Japanese government for these items.
Mary Petryszyn, vice president for International, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, said: 'Northrop Grumman has a long history working with Japan's Air Self-Defense Force and we look forward to continuing that relationship for many years to come. We are very pleased the Japan Ministry of Defense has expressed confidence in these systems and look forward to working with our US military customers through the FMS process.'
Contract terms, timing and quantities of aircraft are yet to be determined and further details are not yet available.
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