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Northrop Grumman’s Technology Pivotal in Marines’ Mobile Command and Control System

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

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The Marines have begun deploying the first of 10 AN/TSQ-269 Mobile Tactical Air Operations Module (MTAOM) command and control systems, which feature key Northrop Grumman [NOC] components. MTAOM is a self-contained, expeditionary platform that allows the Tactical Air Operations Center to conduct air command and control and air-defense operations anywhere there is a need. The command and control system features highly mobile components, including Northrop Grumman's Multi-Radar Tracker (MRT) processors, Tactical Data Link support units, and the compact, modular, five-ounce…

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