Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Breakthrough in Multi-Domain Resilient Communications with NG InSight

In a major step forward for modern military communications, Northrop Grumman has successfully tested its NG InSight system, showcasing advanced, multi-domain resilient communications that could shape the future of joint-force operations. The live demonstration flight took place on April 30, 2025, at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), marking a significant milestone in proving the system's readiness and performance.

During the test, Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6) components were installed aboard a CRJ-700 aircraft. These included a mix of open system processors, advanced antennas, Government Reference Architecture (GRA)-compliant directional line-of-sight (DLOS) communications, and mission-aware content routing. All these elements formed a working configuration of what Northrop calls the NG InSight ecosystem—designed to serve as a robust communications hub across land, air, sea, and space domains.

One of the key highlights of the test was the simultaneous demonstration of DLOS and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) communications, a critical capability that significantly reduces the risk of enemy interception or jamming. These communications enabled secure, low-latency data sharing across extended ranges, essential for real-time collaboration between different platforms in complex, contested environments.

According to Jenna Paukstis, Vice President and General Manager of Northrop Grumman’s Networked Information Solutions Division, “NG InSight is essential for establishing robust, high-performance data sharing in environments where traditional methods may be too vulnerable or limited in range.” She added that the technology helps "counter enemy threats and improve survivability" by maintaining uninterrupted and protected communications under challenging conditions.

The NG InSight system is not just a single product but a scalable family of interoperable solutions aimed at delivering next-generation secure connectivity. It supports both joint and coalition operations, integrating assets across air, land, maritime, and space domains. This seamless connectivity is critical for enabling modern military forces to work together effectively across multiple theaters of operation.

Beyond basic communications, NG InSight offers powerful features such as signals intelligence (SIGINT), non-kinetic effects (NKE), multi-level security, and cross-domain information sharing. These capabilities ensure that warfighters have access to actionable, real-time intelligence, even in heavily contested or electronically denied zones.

As threats grow more complex and the need for joint force integration becomes urgent, Northrop Grumman’s NG InSight could become a foundational technology for enabling secure, resilient, and flexible communications across domains—a vital requirement for future defense strategies.