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1 @Techtrain The Western UAS Conference Linkedin/Groups: Technology Training Corporation

2 Global Hawk Program Update Performance, Innovation and Affordability 2016 Michael Lyons Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

3 Global Hawk Program Update System Overview Operations Update Program Evolution Payload Flexibility 3 Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

4 The Q4 Fleet Today USN BAMS-D USAF Global Hawk Multi-INT USN Triton UAS USAF Global Hawk Wide-Area Surveillance USAF Global Hawk Comms Gateway ROKAF Global Hawk 34 NATO AGS German RQ-4 Full Scale Demonstrator Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: AF No Objection 88ABW /88ABW ; NAVAIR /728; NASA Approved; Northrop Grumman / NASA ACTD RQ-4A

5 Global Hawk Weapon System 4 Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

USAF Global Hawk Fleet and Missions - Same Basic Airframe Provides Different Capabilities Global Hawk BACN Global Hawk Multi-Int (MI) Global Hawk Wide Area Surveillance (WAS) BACN Communication

altitude long endurance unmanned vehicle Deployed and operating in CENTCOM Demonstrated value for command/control and strike missions linking commanders to warfighters SIGINT Radar Camera

6 USAF Global Hawk Fleet and Missions - Same Basic Airframe Provides Different Capabilities Global Hawk BACN Global Hawk Multi-Int (MI) Global Hawk Wide Area Surveillance (WAS) BACN Communication Equipment Persistent Communications at the Tactical Edge; A Gateway that connects radios for ground troops and aircraft Relays and translates for both voice and data networks Ideal mission for high altitude long endurance unmanned vehicle Deployed and operating in CENTCOM Demonstrated value for command/control and strike missions linking commanders to warfighters SIGINT Radar Camera Simultaneous Optical, Radar, & Signals intelligence gathering Flying missions where no other High Altitude asset can reach Supporting operations around the world every day Modernization Plan underway to improve sensor capabilities in all areas MP-RTIP Radar Provides all-weather capability Can track thousands of targets at the same time High resolution radar imaging Limited deployments to support early fielding to support warfighter needs Initial formal testing completed in fall of 2015 Global Hawk Providing Multi-Mission Capability to the Department of Defense 5 Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

7 Improved Reliability, Availability and Safety - USAF Global Hawk Performance Recent Operational Successes and Support ISR Platform of Choice for Crisis Monitoring & Disaster Response >181,000 combat/operational flight hours Communications Gateway (BACN) operate in CENTCOM Longest unrefueled combat mission in USAF history 32.5 hours Multi-Intelligence (MI) operational for 6 COCOMs Wide Area Surveillance (WAS) operational for 5 COCOMs 34.3 hours longest WAS training mission WAS fleet completing IOT&E, but operational in PACOM and CENTCOM RQ-4B Recognized as Safest Aircraft in the USAF Inventory (2013) EQ-4B BACN RQ-4B Multi-INT RQ-4B WAS Continued Sustainment Excellence 6 USAF James Roche Sustainment Excellence Award 2012, 2013, 2014 Cost per flying hour down 42% from 2013, down 5% from 2014 Flying hours up 83% from 2013, up 36% from 2014 Global Hawk is flying nearly twice the hours at half the cost of comparable high altitude ISR aircraft Global Hawk Success and Performance is Enabling New Missions Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

8 Global Hawk Operational Overview MOB Main Operating Base FOL Forward Operating Location MOB BEALE AFB FOL EUCOM / AFRICOM MOB GRAND FORKS AFB NORTHCOM & SOUTHCOM Temporary FOL PACOM FOL CENTCOM / AFRICOM FOL PACOM 8 Global Hawk Providing Multi-Mission Capability Around the Globe 8 Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

9 Global Hawk Operational Overview Rings depict the approximate ranges that provide 8 hours of time on-station 9 Global Hawk is Providing Unmatched Range and Endurance 9 Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

10 Proven Sensor Performance - Sample EO Image Entire Image is 140 MB, 140 frames (1080 x 1080 pixels each) mosaicked into 10x14 Spot 10 Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: SAF , 17 September 2012; 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman /

11 Proven Sensor Performance - Sample Infrared Image Entire Image is 57MB, 70 frames (530x480 pixels each) mosaicked into 7x10 IR Spot 11 Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: SAF , 17 September 2012; 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman /

12 Proven Sensor Performance - Sample Radar Image 12 Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: SAF , 17 September 2012; 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman /

13 Global Hawk Operations Global Hawk imagery provides high resolution day time imagery as well as infrared for night or thermal detection Electro-optical (EO) imagery Infrared (IR) imagery 13 These images cover the same target t from the same angle at slightly different times. The IR image shows light rectangles in the parking lot which show that a vehicle recently moved from that spot leaving a cool thermal shadow visible to an infrared camera. Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

Global Hawk Operations Global Hawk can collect EO

unique intelligence collection possibilities

images cover the same target location both in EO

of both imaging methods to give a different level

exploitation Approved for Public Release,

14 Global Hawk Operations Global Hawk can collect EO or IR imagery simultaneously with SAR providing unique intelligence collection possibilities Electro-optical Synthetic Aperture Radar 14 These images cover the same target location both in EO and SAR which provides the unique characteristics of both imaging methods to give a different level of situational awareness for intelligence exploitation Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

Global Hawk Evolution Global Hawk is modernizing and delivering several new capabilities Improving Mission Reliability Integrating the Garmin GSX-70 radar system for weather avoidance Flight testing

Ground station being modernized to use open system architecture using commercial off-the-shelf hardware Communications system being studied for improvements that enhance security and assure

15 Global Hawk Evolution Global Hawk is modernizing and delivering several new capabilities Improving Mission Reliability Integrating the Garmin GSX-70 radar system for weather avoidance Flight testing and studies to determine the impact of icing Improving Mission Capabilities Demonstrations of legacy high altitude sensors Integration of new sensor capabilities Improving System Sustainability Ground station being modernized to use open system architecture using commercial off-the-shelf hardware Communications system being studied for improvements that enhance security and assure communications 15 Global Hawk is Modernizing to Increase Reliability, Capability and Sustainability Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

16 Global Hawk Innovation Global Hawk is being used as a pathfinder program demonstrating a new paradigm in the use of enlisted USAF aircrew to control aircraft We re targeting Global Hawk Operations. Today we re focusing on ISR. We ll see where it goes from there. Lieutenant General Jay Raymond, USAF What we learn from flying Global Hawks with Enlisted pilots under the supervision of rated Officers will inform whether we apply a Similar Approach to other weapon systems. General Mark Welsh, USAF Chief of Staff 16 Global Hawk s Advanced Capabilities Enable New Employment Opportunities Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

Global Hawk Affordability Global Hawk program has focused on reducing sustainment costs, increasing asset utilization and fielding OMS to increase affordability Reduced sustainment costs Activation

17 Global Hawk Affordability Global Hawk program has focused on reducing sustainment costs, increasing asset utilization and fielding OMS to increase affordability Reduced sustainment costs Activation of a normalized government aircraft depot Identifying synergies across all parts of Q4 enterprise Increased asset utilization Flying hours are up 36% from 2014, 83% from 2013 New payload adapter enables new mission areas Fielding of Open Mission Systems architecture OMS architecture enables more rapid integration of new sensors and payloads onto the platform Use of OMS standards d limit it costly proprietary stove-pipe interfaces and reduces the cost of upgrades in the future 16 Global Hawk is the Most Affordable High Altitude Long Endurance ISR System Today Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

Global Hawk Payload Flexibility Northrop Grumman developed the Universal Payload Adapter (UPA) to provide a

provide 1200lb payload capacity Open Mission System architecture controls payload Broad range of payloads

demonstrations NGC will deliver two Global Hawks with UPA in 2016 UPA paves the way for sensor modernization

future sensor requirements/capabilities UPA Fittings 18 The Universal Payload Adapter is the Key to Affordable

18 Global Hawk Payload Flexibility Northrop Grumman developed the Universal Payload Adapter (UPA) to provide a common payload interface for Global Hawk aircraft UPA reduces future sensor integration costs 17 UPA fittings provide 1200lb payload capacity Open Mission System architecture controls payload Broad range of payloads already available for integration Cooperative development effort 2015 USAF-NGC agreement on legacy sensor demonstrations NGC will deliver two Global Hawks with UPA in 2016 UPA paves the way for sensor modernization Demonstrations of legacy sensors reduces the risks of integrating the advanced MS-177 sensor Opens the door for future sensor requirements/capabilities UPA Fittings 18 The Universal Payload Adapter is the Key to Affordable Payload Flexibility Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

19 QUESTIONS? 19 Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited: 88ABW , 26 February 2016; Northrop Grumman

Aerospace Systems Directorate

Aerospace Systems Directorate Dr. Doug Blake Director Aerospace Systems Directorate Air Force Research Laboratory 2 United States Air Force Mission The Mission of the United States Air Force is to Fly,