The Government of Germany has requested the sale of four MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from the US for an estimated cost of $2.5bn.

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of the possible foreign military sale (FMS) as part of the development, which has been approved by the State Department.

Related Company Profiles

View all
"Germany has proposed the purchase of one mission control station (MCS) under the deal, which comprises a main operating base (MOB) (MD-3A) and one forward operating base (FOB) (MD-3B)."

Germany has proposed the purchase of one mission control station (MCS) under the deal, which comprises a main operating base (MOB) (MD-3A) and one forward operating base (FOB) (MD-3B), as well as ten Kearfott inertial navigation system / global positioning system (INS / GPS) units and ten LN-251 INS / GPS units.

Furthermore, the potential sale would include one spare Rolls-Royce engine, communication equipment and support equipment, in addition to a mission planning element consisting of a joint mission planning system (JMPS), global positioning system (GPS) items, communications security (COMSEC) equipment and other support services.

The planned deal will see Germany receive a modified version of the US Navy’s MQ-4C UAS Triton configuration, which is intended to enable the country’s armed forces to monitor and deter regional threats, as well as improve bilateral and Nato interoperability.

The MQ-4C Triton aircraft will also be deployed to support national security requirements and enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Additionally, the aircraft is expected to improve the collective security of the European Union (EU) and Nato.

Northrop Grumman has agreed to serve as the prime contractor for integration, installation and functional platform compatibility testing of the payload in connection with the sale.

Airbus Defence and Space will act as the prime contractor to Germany for the development and manufacturing, as well as the management of the functional testing, end-to-end testing and installed performance of the equipment.