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Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Northrop Grumman Delivers First Navy Mine Detection Pod

ALMDS on MH-60SNorthrop Grumman Corporation delivered the first production Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) pod to the U.S. Navy in ceremonies here last week.

The ALMDS system is designed to operate from the MH-60S helicopter, using a Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging blue-green laser to detect, localize and classify near surface, moored and floating sea mines.

"Northrop Grumman has been aggressively pursuing emerging technologies to combat the growing threat from mines," said Robert Johnston, director of Northrop Grumman's Mine Countermeasures Program. "The transformational mine detection technology used in ALMDS is critical for creating safer passage around the world for our servicemen and women."

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