[Satellite Today – 5-7-08] Northrop Grumman Corp. has been selected by the NATO C3 Agency to provide hardware and software support services for the rollout of the Maritime Command and Control Information System across NATO countries, Northrop Grumman announced May 6.
    The system merges information gathered from satellites, wide area networks, computerized tactical data processors and machine-readable messages to create a common operating environment for maritime and other assets. It is integrated by NATO support staff and combines commercial-off-the-shelf products together with NATO-developed applications. The system is installed in every NATO maritime headquarters, which includes more than 300 workstations.
    "This program will strengthen our footprint and allow us to deliver C2 capability into every NATO country," Paul Davison, managing director and vice president of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Europe, said in a statement. "The decision by NATO demonstrates its continued confidence in our European team."