On December 18, 2024, Northrop Grumman was awarded a $3.549 billion contract to serve as the prime contractor for the U.S. Navy’s E-130J aircraft program. This aircraft will replace the E-6B Mercury in fulfilling the Take Charge And Move Out (TACAMO) mission, ensuring survivable and reliable communication between the National Command Authority and U.S. nuclear forces. The TACAMO mission is a critical element of the U.S. nuclear deterrence strategy, facilitating communication with ballistic missile submarines and other strategic platforms. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The C-130J-30 platform is widely used across the U.S. military, which offers advantages in logistics, maintenance, and training, explaining why the US Navy selected this aircraft for its future E-130J TACAMO. (Picture source: Northop Grumman) |