Northrop Grumman has updated its Multi-Role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA), a multifunction surveillance sensor.
“Military operators need instant, precise identification data to make real-time decisions, especially as the battle landscape continues to advance at an exceedingly rapid pace,” Vice President of Airborne Surveillance Programs at Northrop Grumman Ed Griebel stated. “We’re modernizing our multifunction sensor technology – including MESA – to deliver resilient capabilities quickly and without disruption.”
MESA is the multifunction surveillance sensor for the E-7. It has provided operators 360-degree coverage of the battlespace and the ability to detect, track and classify a wide array of airborne, maritime and ground threats from long ranges.
“MESA’s performance is a testament to Northrop Grumman’s commitment to program execution and operating in a digital ecosystem,” Griebel said. “Working in a seamless environment with our customers and suppliers ensures our systems directly reflect customer needs and the current environment, and that they work the first time, every time.”
Northrop Grumman, paired with customers and platform operators, will integrate these combat ID capabilities across current and future E-7 fleets.