Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node

Artist conception

Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node (TERN), a joint program between DARPA and the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research (ONR), seeks to greatly increase the effectiveness of forward-deployed small-deck ships such as destroyers and frigates by enabling them to serve as mobile launch and recovery sites for specially designed unmanned aerial systems (UAS).[1] These vehicles are to carry 600 pounds of ordinance in order to conduct combat strikes.[2][3]

History

Northrop Grumman won the contract to develop the project in December 2015.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "DARPA Doubles Down on Tern by Funding 2nd Test Vehicle". DARPA.
  2. ↑ https://defensesystems.com/articles/2016/12/01/darpa.aspx
  3. ↑ http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2016/12/18/northrop-new-combat-drone-could-outclass-boeing-fa-18-lockheed-f-35.html
  4. ↑ "Northrop Grumman wins DARPA TERN programme". Flight Global.
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