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Northrop Grumman Enhances Design of OPIR Using Digital Technology

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, March 14th, 2023

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Northrop Grumman Enhances Design of OPIR Using Digital Technology

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Northrop Grumman [NOC] has improved the design of the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Polar (NGP) satellites by leveraging digital technology called Highly Immersive Virtual Environment (HIVE), the company said on Tuesday. The satellites, which are designed for the Space Force, are part of the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared System (Next-Gen OPIR). The two NGP satellites are being built to provide precise, timely sensor coverage over the northern hemisphere to help deter and defend against ballistic and hypersonic missiles. In…

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