The 15-year agreement, signed last month, ensures a stable supply of HMX amid increasing demand for the critical chemical used in smart tactical missile warheads. It guarantees lead times, annual quantities, and predictable pricing, which are crucial due to the strict performance, safety, and reliability requirements associated with HMX.
Stephen O’Bryan, corporate vice president and global business development officer at Northrop Grumman, emphasized the significance of the partnership: “Northrop Grumman is committed to supporting Norway and its NATO partners in ensuring the security of the High North. The company is forging enduring partnerships with Norwegian industry, having awarded more than $500 million in contracts over the last ten years.”
Helge Husby, managing director of Chemring Nobel, expressed his satisfaction with the agreement: “As a supplier to Northrop Grumman for many years, we are delighted to have signed this long-term agreement. Chemring Nobel values this relationship and acknowledges the trust that this 15-year agreement places in us. We look forward to further developing our relationship and to providing a reliable security of supply.”
This agreement is the latest demonstration of Northrop Grumman’s commitment to supporting Norway, NATO, and the security of the High North through the development of advanced technologies and industrial investments. Earlier this year, Kathy Warden, Northrop Grumman Chair, CEO, and President, underscored the importance of trusted industry collaborations for regional security and NATO’s technological edge during a visit to Oslo, where she met with Norwegian government and industry leaders to discuss security in the High North.
Additionally, this agreement follows the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Northrop Grumman and Andøya Space, which aims to support Norway’s Long-Term Defense Plan.
Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of advanced weapons systems, including hypersonic propulsion, armaments, components, missiles, electronics, and interceptors. The company has been producing tactical rocket motors, medium and large caliber ammunition, composite structures, mechanical and electronic fuzes, and advanced weapons for the U.S. and its allies since the 1940s.
