Ground-based Midcourse Defense Fire Control and Communications (GMD FCC)
Northrop Grumman Information Systems is among the top contractors in the missile defense arena. One of the most significant advancements in the U. S. missile defense capability is attributed to the sector's complex battle management system currently being developed for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) portion of the U.S. missile defense program. Known as the GMD Fire Control/Communications System, this system integrates all components and guides the interceptors until their on-board sensors acquire the targets. The software coordinates sensor and interceptor operations during flight, providing vital information such as battle management displays and situation awareness data to commanders.
News Releases
Dec. 3, 2009: Northrop Grumman Reaffirms Interest in Ground-based Midcourse Defense Contract
Oct. 30, 2009: Northrop Grumman Contribution to Support Missile Defense Workforce in Alaska
Mar. 19, 2009: Northrop Grumman to Highlight `Strategic Flexibility' At AIAA's 7th Annual U.S. Missile Defense Conference
Dec. 5, 2008: Northrop Grumman's Fire Control Products Play Key Role in Guiding Interceptor During Today's Successful Missile Defense Test
Mar. 31, 2008: Northrop Grumman to Highlight Key Missile Defense Programs At AIAA's 6th Annual Missile Defense Conference
Dec. 12, 2007: Northrop Grumman to Respond to Missile Defense Agency GMD Follow-on Effort Request for Information
Sep. 28, 2007: Northrop Grumman Plays Key Role in Successful Missile Defense Intercept Test
Nov 17, 2006:
Northrop Grumman Expands Radar Role in Missile Testing
Oct 9, 2006: Northrop Grumman Establishes Premier Missile Defense Engineering Center
Sep 1, 2006: Northrop Grumman Plays Key Role in Successful Missile Defense Intercept Test
Dec. 13, 2005: Northrop Grumman Plays Critical Role in Successful Missile Defense Test
Jan. 26, 2004: Northrop Grumman's Newest Fire Control Software Guides Missile Defense Program to Successful Flight Test