Northrop Grumman's Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System Surpasses 100,000 Combat Flight Hours

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), in use with the U.S. Army since 1996, recently surpassed 100,000 combat flight hours in service.

The MQ-5B Hunter, which is currently deployed supporting contingency operations across the globe, provides warfighters with state-of-the-art reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition (RSTA), communications relay and weapons delivery.

"Our very close working relationship with our Army customer has been critical to the program's enduring success," said Steve Hogan, vice president and general manager, Integrated Logistics and Modernization division, Northrop Grumman Technical Services.

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