Triumph Supports U.S. Navy’s Triton UAS Transition to Production
October 20 2016 - 2:06PM
Business Wire
Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) joined Northrop Grumman
Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and the U.S. Navy in celebrating the MQ-4C
Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) successfully completing
Milestone C, paving the way for the aircraft to transition into the
production and deployment phase.
Over the past year, Triumph worked closely with Northrop Grumman
and the Navy to implement improvements to the fabrication and
assembly processes for the Triton wings, yielding enhancements in
wing quality and overall build efficiency. Additional investments
in tooling and capital equipment, as well as increased resources
and training, were made to prepare for the ramp in manufacturing
rates. Triumph Group has delivered 48 high altitude long endurance
wings to Northrop Grumman since 1999.
“We are proud of our partnership with Northrop Grumman and the
Navy, and our efforts to advance the Triton UAS to Milestone C,”
said Dan Crowley, Triumph Group president and CEO. “Completing this
milestone allows for the launch of Triton into low rate initial
production (LRIP) one and two, which extends through 2018, with
projected production accelerations through 2027. Triumph is
committed to the success of the Triton program for the long
run.”
In July, Triumph Group and Northrop Grumman signed a memorandum
of understanding (MOU) agreeing to collaborate and jointly take
further actions to achieve the wing delivery plan and ramp-up
production rates for the high altitude long endurance unmanned
aircraft systems.
Since then, the companies have teamed together to utilize the
experience of mechanics, engineers and support personnel to
facilitate learning and assist in the production ramp.
Collaboration between Triumph Group and the Northrop Grumman teams
generated improvements throughout the manufacturing value stream
that mitigate processing risks and eliminate waste in the
production flow.
Triton Milestone C marks the first achievement of the two firms’
partnership since the signing of the MOU. The partnership
demonstrates their commitment to the UAS programs and the mutual
benefit of delivering high quality, affordable, compliant wings for
high altitude long endurance systems.
Triumph Group, Inc., headquartered in Berwyn, Pa., designs,
engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of
aerostructures, aircraft components, accessories, subassemblies and
systems. The company serves a broad, worldwide spectrum of the
aviation industry, including original equipment manufacturers of
commercial, regional, business and military aircraft and aircraft
components, as well as commercial and regional airlines and air
cargo carriers.
More information about Triumph Group can be found on the
company’s website at http://www.triumphgroup.com.
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