Guardrail moves toward certification

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Northrop Grumman and the Army recently completed electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility testing on the first RC-12X Guardrail, bringing the signals intelligence system one step closer to providing mission-critical capability to the warfighter this year. The RC-12X is the Army's airborne SIGINT sensor and ground processing system. The EMI/EMC testing validates operation of the aircraft's electronic systems in a large, electromagnetically shielded chamber. EMI/EMC testing is required before an airworthiness certificate can be issued. Delivery to the Army is scheduled for summer 2010. (Source: Global Newswire, 01/05/10)