Northrop’s Deep Sensing and Targeting System Boosts Long-Range Precision Fires with Airborne Space Data

Northrop Grumman demonstrated phase two of its Deep Sensing and Targeting (DSaT) system at the U.S. Army's Vanguard 24 exercise, enhancing long-range precision fires with airborne space-based data.

During the test event, the company combined multiple space-based sensor data to provide real-time targeting intelligence to the Army, enabling deep strike objectives. This enhances mission effectiveness and increases the standoff range for Army platforms.

The system utilized tactical radios for both Line of Sight and Beyond Line of Sight communications, ensuring integration into existing and future military networks. Additionally, DSaT incorporated automation and intelligence analysis services, improving the efficiency, accuracy, and speed of mission operations.

The DSaT system extends intelligence collection capabilities beyond the visual line of sight of local sensors and integrates data into a civilian aircraft platform. Sponsored by the Department of the Army Headquarters G-2’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Task Force, phase two of DSaT aligns with the Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) platform. Together, they provide a comprehensive deep sensing capability for the warfighter.

When combined with HADES, the DSaT system is positioned to support a mission roadmap that offers a complete solution for ISR and target nomination. This demonstration builds upon phase one of DSaT, which was previously showcased at EDGE 23.