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 (UASs).[1]

Northrop Grumman won the contract to develop the project in December 2015.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "DARPA Doubles Down on Tern by Funding 2nd Test Vehicle". DARPA.
  2. ↑ "Northrop Grumman wins DARPA TERN programme". Flight Global.


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