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Northrop Grumman Developing New Gateway Translator for Air Force’s ABMS Program

Northrop Grumman Developing New Gateway Translator for Air Force’s ABMS Program
Northrop Grumman is helping the U.S. Air Force integrate net-centric 5th-to-5th generation aircraft communications capabilities using its multifunction, software-defined Freedom radios. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)

Northrop Grumman [NOC] is working with the Air Force to develop and field a gateway translator for multiple aircraft and systems to connect together under the Advanced Battle Management Program (ABMS). Northrop Grumman has been tasked to build a prototype for the GatewayONE, a radio and antenna system that will enable various platforms to communicate with one another under an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract awarded in October 2019, the company said May 1. “Under the contract, … Northrop Grumman is…

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