Northrop Grumman received contract from US Navy for 5 MQ-8C

The U.S. Navy awarded Northrop Grumman a $US 55 million contract, for modification to a previously awarded contract, for the providing of 5 MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned air systems (helicopters) and 2 lightweight fuel cells. Work is scheduled to be done by 2021. Read full news at this link...

The MQ-8C Fire Scout conducted test operations aboard USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Dec. 17 off the coast of Virginia. During the five-day underway period, the MQ-8C completed its first ship-based flights to prepare for operational test in 2015 (Picture source : Northrop Grumman)