Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has delivered its 1,000th APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) system. SABR is a cutting-edge radar that upgrades existing operational aircraft like the F-16 with advanced sensing technology from newer fighters like the F-22 and F-35. SABR’s advanced radar provides pilots with clearer, faster information by combining multiple sensing capabilities such as ground mapping, moving target tracking and electronic signal detection. Powered by the company’s American-made microelectronics, its flexible design allows quick integration on various aircraft, and continuous software upgrades mean it can keep up with evolving threats without changing hardware. Additionally, SABR’s interoperability with electronic warfare systems like the Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite allows simultaneous detection and protection missions. Northrop Grumman uses digital design and efficient production to deliver SABR quickly, meeting the urgent needs of the warfighter.
Behind SABR is Northrop Grumman’s team of experts with more than 50 years of radar experience. The company continues to invest heavily in research and development to ensure SABR remains a reliable, scalable and cost-effective solution. Northrop Grumman Corporation, headquartered in West Falls Church, Virginia, is an American aerospace and defense company that designs and manufactures systems for aeronautics, defense, missions, and space. The company is the 5th largest contractor of the U.S. federal government; it receives over 2% of total spending by the federal government of the United States on contractors. The company was formed in 1994 through the merger of Northrop Corporation and Grumman Aerospace. Northrop Grumman’s business is focused on developing new technology in various sectors, including land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. Formally, as of 2019 the company is divided into four operating sectors: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems and Space Systems.
