Northrop Grumman unveils flying data center for military intelligence
Top Stories Tamfitronics Northrop Grumman's deep sensing and targeting system, housed on a civilian aircraft (right), was showcased at Vanguard 24, aligning with the Armys Global 6500 Jet Trainer (left). Credit: Northrop GrummanWASHINGTON Defense contractor Northrop Grumman has demonstrated new technology that turns aircraft into a flying data center, processing real-time intelligence from satellites and drones to aid military operations.The system, called Deep Sensing and Targeting (DSAT), was showcased at a U.S. Army exercise last month, the company said Oct. 21.Were providing intelligence collection from space-based sensors to the airborne platform and delivering it to operators in real time, said Brent Swift, director of the DSAT program at Northrop Grumman’s Colorado-based intelligence unit.The technology could help solve a persistent military challenge: getting precise targeting data quickly enough to guide long-range missiles and artillery in...