The AW101 system offers both programs an optimum
mix of capability to successfully bring the best
possible new combat rescue helicopter to the Air
Force and the best possible new presidential
Helicopter to the Navy-Marine Corps team.
Northrop Grumman has a long history of success
in managing the development of complex air
systems. The company delivers products across a
spectrum of capabilities – from fully autonomous
strategic unmanned systems such as the Fire
Scout and Global Hawk to the E-2D Advanced
Hawkeye, the stealthy B-2 bomber and the most
advanced battle management system in the world
today, the E-8 Joint STARS. That record will be
coupled with the continuous investment in
rotorcraft technology development AgustaWestland
has made to field the world's most advanced,
rugged and reliable helicopters.
Northrop Grumman and AgustaWestland are
partnering to offer affordable systems that are
total solutions without compromise. These will
be proven, advanced rotorcraft, built in the
United States and fully integrated with the most
advanced mission suites, integrated onboard
sensors and communications systems available
today.
These systems will meet the future needs of both
programs. The AW101 system is a mature,
reliable, highly capable and combat-proven
multimission aircraft that affordably meets the
needs of the nation's combat search and rescue
forces and will serve the nation's presidents
far into the future.
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