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北约将增加多达五架诺斯罗普·格鲁门 Triton 无人机用于海上监视
“它是真正的北约制造，正在为大西洋两岸创造就业机会，”联盟秘书长马克·吕特 (Mark Rutte) 表示。
来源:美国国防新闻网__空军ANKARA — NATO will add up to five MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicles to its network of aerial sensors, Secretary-General Mark Rutte said during the alliance’s Defence Industry Forum here today.
Built by Northrop Grumman, the MQ-4C Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance UAV specifically designed for maritime surveillance over vast stretches of sea.
According to Rutte, the aircraft will help NATO detect threats early, protect sea lines of communication, and support operations in demanding regions, such as the High North.他在与本周北约峰会同期举办的活动中表示：“这些飞机可以在高空长时间飞行，覆盖大片区域，包括开放水域，比大多数其他飞机更高效。”
Rutte stressed that intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) is a vital capability for the alliance, as it provides the situational awareness needed to make the right decisions and stay ahead of threats. “今天，盟国正在采取具体步骤来加强这种能力，”他补充道。
Rutte said Northrop Grumman will build the Triton aircraft, while European industry will be work on mission support, data systems and infrastructure. “它是真正的北约制造，正在为大西洋两岸创造就业机会，”他说。
The MQ-4C Triton is capable of operating at altitudes above 50,000 feet for 24-plus hours, with a range of 7,400 nautical miles, according to the manufacturer. Triton目前的用户是美国海军和澳大利亚皇家空军。
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