Northrop Grumman MQ-8

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Navy’s former fleet of uncrewed Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout helicopters have a new lease on life, with the U.S. Army returning the fleet to flight for sensor payload tests.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The 6,000-lb., MQ-8C will soon be gone, but the requirement will not be forgotten.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The decision means the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) fleet will operate without Fire Scouts that were envisioned to perform several surveillance and attack missions.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare