C2 System
operational

AiON

Northrop Grumman
United States

Scalable counter-UAS command and control solution designed for edge and cloud operation with AI-powered decision aids.

AiON

System Overview

What It Is

AiON is Northrop Grumman's scalable counter-UAS command and control solution, engineered to operate on tactical edge hardware like tablets or in cloud environments, enabling operators to command multiple sites remotely with AI-assisted decision-making.

How It Works

AiON provides an intuitive user interface with AI-powered decision aids that reduce operator cognitive burden. It can run on lightweight tactical hardware for forward deployment or scale to cloud infrastructure for enterprise-level management of multiple C-UAS sites.

Primary Capability

Scalable C-UAS command and control with AI decision support, operating on tactical edge hardware or cloud environments.

Overview

AiON represents Northrop Grumman's modern approach to C-UAS command and control, emphasizing scalability, ease of use, and AI-assisted operations.

Operational Flexibility

The system's ability to operate on both tactical edge hardware and cloud infrastructure provides flexible deployment options for diverse mission requirements.

AI Integration

AiON's AI-powered decision aids help operators by prioritizing threats automatically and recommending optimal effector selection.

Technical Specifications

  • Edge and cloud compatible
  • Tablet-based operation
  • AI-powered decision aids
  • Multi-site remote command
  • Low-cost architecture

Compatible Platforms

Tablet
Edge Hardware
Cloud

Deployed By

US Military

Key Features

  • AI decision support
  • Edge/cloud flexibility
  • Intuitive interface
  • Multi-site management
  • Low integration risk

Advantages

  • Reduces operator workload
  • Flexible deployment options
  • Low cost and risk
  • Rapid technology integration

Limitations

  • Newer system with limited fielding
  • Connectivity dependent for cloud mode

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