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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman Conducting Triton Ground Testing


Northrop Grumman Corporation and the U.S. Navy have added a second Triton unmanned aircraft to ground testing efforts in late September – part of an initial step in preparation for flight operations.

Two Triton unmanned aircraft systems are being used to flight test and mature the system for operational use. Ground testing allows the team to further reduce risks associated with control software and subsystems prior to flight.

The first Triton entered ground testing in July after production concluded in June.

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