GQM-163A “Coyote” Supersonic Sea-Skimming Target
The GMQ-163A “Coyote” is a threat representative target vehicle used to support the critical mission of testing ship anti-cruise missile defenses for the U.S. and allied navies. The Coyote is the only supersonic sea-skimming target produced in the U.S. and program of record for the U.S. Navy, providing a cost-effective target to simulate advanced supersonic anti-ship cruise missile threats.
Northrop Grumman provides program management, systems engineering, integrated logistics support, production, system integration, supporting research, development, test and evaluation of Ship Defense Systems fleet training exercises, and flight-testing for the GQM-163A program.
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Strengthening Capacity to Support Missile Defense
Every new interceptor designed to protect the Homeland must be verified against a threat-representative target before it can be added to the nation’s missile defense arsenal. As near-peer adversaries develop weapon systems designed to outwit and defeat the U.S., our strategic and tactical missile defense systems must constantly evolve and advance. Over the last 20 years, our team has leveraged advanced technologies, agile processes, and legacy of expertise to expand the target vehicle’s capabilities and bolster capacity to deliver more than 25 targets per year to customers including the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army and numerous international partners. Northrop Grumman target vehicles, including the GQM-163A, provides confidence that our nation’s systems, both old and new, are able to detect, identify and defeat incoming threats when it matters most.
