Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force complete Critical Design Review for Sentinel Launch Support System

The LSS provides a digital command and control infrastructure vital for test and operational launches across the programme’s lifecycle. It is designed to serve as a durable and reliable backbone that ensures consistent system performance.

“The successful completion of the CDR means we can now build, test, and qualify the system that will ensure the U.S. Air Force can reliably say, ‘Go for launch,’” said Sarah Willoughby, vice president and general manager, strategic deterrent systems, Northrop Grumman. “By advancing the Sentinel program, we are addressing one of the nation’s most critical deterrence missions, providing resilient and dependable capabilities to safeguard our country’s future.”

The timely execution of the CDR marks a shift from system architecture to final build. It also reflects progress in software development and integration efforts that strengthen the programme’s mission-critical capabilities.

Northrop Grumman’s role in setting software development standards within the Sentinel programme underscores a broader commitment to engineering excellence. These advancements are expected to shape future approaches in defence system design and execution.