Northrop Grumman’s New AI Feature Could Save Lives

Northrop Grumman unveiled its new Forward Area Air Defense Advanced Battle Manager system, an artificial intelligence (AI) feature designed to assist warfighters in making informed, real-time decisions.

Helping Warfighters in High-Stress Situations

Forward Area Air Defense software integrates short-range air defense, artillery, mortar, counter-rocket, and counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). Its capabilities ensure interoperability to enhance warfighters in high-stress scenarios.

Making Decisions with the Press of a Button

The company reported that the system tackles increasing challenges within the C-UAS mission space. A press release explained that the AI feature simplifies decision-making and improves maneuverability with the press of a button.

Northrop Grumman determined that the Advanced Battle Manager could use AI and years of data to make real-time, weapon-target pairings across various non-kinetic and kinetic weapons during tests at Arizona’s Yuma Proving Grounds.

Helping Service Members Save Lives

The Advanced Battle Manager handles complicated aerial swarm scenarios by coordinating different weapon types against multiple threats. It supports real-time data processing and creates engagement plans in less than 0.25 seconds. The system also updates engagement plans as it evaluates the battlespace, and its flexible design supports the addition of new weapons.

Northrop Grumman executive Kenn Todorov praised the Advanced Battle Manager and noted that the system could help service members save lives.