The contract enables continued cooperation with Northrop Grumman, the industrial partner supporting the AGS capability. “This agreement marks an important milestone in our continued commitment to enabling NATO through efficient, effective, and responsive support,” said Cummings.
The AGS system, based at its main operating base in Sigonella, Italy, has been operational since 2021. It provides NATO with an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capability through its RQ-4D Phoenix aircraft.
The RQ-4D Phoenix is based on Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk architecture and is designed to deliver high-altitude, persistent surveillance. It supports NATO by monitoring wide areas and contributing to situational awareness.
The agreement highlights NSPA’s function as NATO’s lead organisation for multinational acquisition, support and sustainment across operational domains. It also supports the long-term availability of the AGS system as part of NATO’s ISR capabilities.
