Tuesday, April 15, 2008

CNO OK's new radars for 688-class A-subs

The U.S. Navy has approved a Northrop Grumman radar for use on its 688-class nuclear attack subs.

The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations has given the go-ahead for installation of Northrop Grumman's AN/BPS-15H radars on its Los Angeles-class 688 nuclear attack submarines, the company said in a recent statement.

The AN/BPS-15H is now certified as an authorized Electronic Chart Display and Information System, Navy for the 688-class submarine fleet. The radars are manufactured by Northrop Grumman's Sperry Marine business unit.

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