MQ-4C Triton
Making the World's Oceans Smaller
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Program Overview
Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions.
Based on the proven Global Hawk UAS, Triton's autonomous operations are supported by land-based command and control mission planners and sensor operators. Triton will be equipped with a unique and robust mission sensor suite that provides 360-degree coverage on all sensors, providing unprecedented maritime domain awareness for the U.S. Navy.
Triton also incorporates a reinforced airframe, for increased internal payload, and wing for hail, bird strike, and gust load protection, along with de-icing and lightning protection systems. These features allow the aircraft to descend and ascend through harsh maritime weather environments to gain a closer view of ships and other targets at sea when needed.
Built for the U.S. Navy, Triton will support a wide range of missions including maritime ISR patrol, signals intelligence, search and rescue and communications relay. The aircraft can fly over 24 hours at a time, at altitudes higher than 10 miles, with an operational range of 8,200 nautical miles.
The Navy's program of record calls for 68 aircraft to be fielded.
See the Triton Flight Crew in Action
Triton in the News
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Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton Achieves Initial Operating Capability with the US Navy
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Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton Flying Test Bed Demonstrates Targeting Capability During Northern Edge 2023
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Northrop Grumman Connects Distributed Platforms Across Domains
Multi-platform demonstration showcased interoperability among F-35, MQ-4C Triton, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and naval ships
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MQ-4C Triton Completes First Flight in Multi-Intelligence Configuration
Milestone demonstrates significant progress toward initial operating capability (Photo credit: U.S. Navy)
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Northrop Grumman Maritime Autonomous System Surpasses 40,000 Flight Hours
BAMS-D deployments provide time-sensitive intelligence to US combatant commanders
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Triton Media Contact
Melissa Cangelosi
(858) 618-7630