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15-F-0540_MQ-4C_Triton_SAR_Dec_2014.PDF 
"The MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (MQ-4C Triton) is an integrated System of Systems and a force multiplier for the Joint Force and Fleet Commander, enhancing battlespace awareness and shortening the sensor-to-shooter kill chain. The system provides multiple-sensor, persistent maritime and littoral Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance data collection and dissemination as well as an airborne communications relay capability to Combatant Commanders, Expeditionary Strike Group Commanders, Carrier Strike Group Commanders, and other designated U.S. and Joint Commanders. The addition of a de-icing capability over the baseline Global Hawk provides operators with the capability to transition through icing conditions. The mission sensors installed on the MQ-4C Triton provide 360 degree radar and Electro -Optical/Infrared coverage. Additional functionality that optimizes the system for maritime search operations includes an Automatic Identification System and an Electronic Support Measures with Specific Emitter Identification. The MQ-4C Triton is a tactical, land-based, forward deployed platform that will operate from five operational sites (orbits) worldwide. It will provide surveillance when no other naval forces are present and will support operations in the littorals. Furthermore, the asset will respond to Theater level operational or National strategic taskings." 

15-F-0540_MQ-8_Fire_Scout_SAR_Dec_2014.PDF 
"The MQ-8 Fire Scout Unmanned Aircraft System (MQ-8 Fire Scout) program supports the Close Range Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Capability Mission Need Statement, and the CPD for the Vertical Take-off and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System, as amended May 15, 2009. Additionally, the performance attributes of the MQ-8 Fire Scout support the Littoral Combat Ship, the Vertical Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV), the Assured Maritime Access in the Littorals, the Joint Strike Enable and the Penetrating Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance for Area Denial Threat Environments Initial Capabilities Documents.  An MQ-8 system is composed of air vehicles, Electro Optic/Infrared/Laser Designator Range Finder payload (one per air vehicle), Mission Control Systems (MCS), Tactical Control System software, Tactical Common Data Link, UAV Common Automatic Recovery System for automatic take-offs and landings, and associated spares and support equipment. The MQ- 8 Fire Scout air vehicle launches and recovers vertically and can operate from all suitably-equipped air-capable ships as well as confined area land bases. Other characteristics include autonomous waypoint navigation with command override capability, a heavy fuel engine, and the ability to incorporate future mission packages. There are two MQ-8 air vehicle variants: the MQ-8B and the MQ-8C. The MQ-8C uses the majority of the components and software developed for the MQ- 8B but is based on a larger airframe, expanding the range, endurance, and payload capacity of the air vehicle and the system. The MCS will perform mission planning, air vehicle and mission payload control, receive incoming payload data and distribute the data to existing shipboard Command, Control, Communication, and Computer Information systems."