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Northrop Grumman Invests In Echodyne, Partnering On Radar Integration

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

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Northrop Grumman Invests In Echodyne, Partnering On Radar Integration

Bushmaster chain gun including Echodyne radar mounted on a pick-up truck. Photo: Northrop Grumman

Echodyne, a developer and manufacturer of small, low-cost, low-power commercial radars, on Thursday said it has received a minority investment from Northrop Grumman [NOC] and is partnering with the defense contractor to integrate its radars into some of the company’s solutions, beginning with counter-drone applications. The size of the investment wasn’t disclosed. Defense contractors, either through their own venture units or directly, have been making small investments the past few years in various technology companies to help keep close tabs…

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