MQ-4C Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance maritime drone providing persistent ISR, real-time domain awareness, and wide-area surveillance over oceans and coasts.

# Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton – High-Altitude Long-Endurance Maritime UAV

The MQ-4C Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft developed by Northrop Grumman for persistent maritime surveillance and intelligence collection. It ensures broad domain awareness across oceans, coastal regions, and strategic maritime chokepoints, supporting military, homeland security, and intelligence operations.

Key Features and Advantages

1. Exceptional Endurance and Altitude

Triton can operate at altitudes over 50,000 feet for more than 24 hours, covering up to 7,400 nautical miles per mission. This endurance allows continuous monitoring without frequent returns to base, providing reliable maritime situational awareness.

2. Advanced Multi-Intelligence Sensor Suite

Equipped with a 360-degree sensor suite, Triton can detect, track, and classify targets over wide areas. Its multi-intelligence capability enables rapid decision-making and four times the ISR coverage compared to other autonomous UAVs.

3. Autonomous and Collaborative Operations

The UAV features autonomous mission execution, including standoff monitoring and rapid data sharing. It operates alongside manned aircraft such as the P-8A Poseidon, enhancing coordinated maritime surveillance and operational efficiency.

4. Robust and Survivable Design

Built for harsh maritime environments, Triton includes a reinforced airframe, de-icing, and lightning protection systems, ensuring survivability and continuous mission readiness in adverse conditions.

5. Cost-Effective Persistent ISR

By minimizing operational flight hours compared to conventional aircraft, Triton delivers efficient, persistent, and high-quality maritime ISR capabilities.