Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $267 million deal to manufacture two more MQ-4C Triton drones for the US Navy. As part of the service’s strategy to improve its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, the deal includes a fleet of 27 MQ-4Cs. As part of the agreement, Northrop will also provide the navy with a main operating base and related support services, in addition to the high-altitude drones.
