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Northrop Grumman advances LITENING targeting pods for U.S. Marine Corps

Northrop Grumman has been selected by the U.S. Marine Corps to integrate Advanced Tactical Data Links (ATDL) into its LITENING electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) targeting pods.

Northrop Grumman has successfully transitioned operational control of Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) satellites, marking a significant milestone in Arctic communication capabilities. This achievement includes the activation of two Enhanced Polar System – Recapitalization (EPS-R) payloads, part of a U.S. Space Force initiative, hosted on ASBM satellites launched in August 2024 from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Northrop Grumman activates Arctic satellite broadband mission

Space/C4ISR / By Defence Industry Europe

Northrop Grumman has successfully transitioned operational control of Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) satellites.

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has announced a major milestone for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye programme following the successful completion of the Delta System Software Configuration (DSSC)-6 Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Conducted in partnership with Northrop Grumman Corporation, the review represents a critical step toward delivering significant upgrades to the aircraft.

NAVAIR: E-2D Advanced Hawkeye upgrade moves forward with successful design review

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

NAVAIR has announced a major milestone for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye programme following the successful completion of the Delta System Software Configuration (DSSC)-6 Preliminary Design Review (PDR).

On October 16, the United States Air Force (USAF) carried out a precision strike against five underground weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. The mission, conducted by bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, was announced by the 131st Bomb Wing press service in a statement released on November 22.

B-2 Spirit stealth bomber in action: U.S. Air Force conducts precision strike against Houthi targets

Air, Important / By Defence Industry Europe

The United States Air Force (USAF) carried out a precision strike against five underground weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.

Northrop Grumman has delivered the Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile to the U.S. Air Force, marking a critical milestone in the weapon's development. The missile is designed to verify that launch aircraft can safely carry and separate the weapon, a key step towards its deployment.

Northrop Grumman delivers Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile to U.S. Air Force

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

Northrop Grumman has delivered the Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile to the U.S. Air Force, marking a critical milestone in the weapon’s development.

Northrop Grumman has announced its intent to strengthen its partnership with Poland by offering the advanced E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. This move, aimed at enhancing Poland’s command and control capabilities, follows the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Polish companies Exence and the Polish Air Force Institute of Technology (ITWL).

Northrop Grumman offers E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to Poland

Air, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

Northrop Grumman has announced its intent to strengthen its partnership with Poland by offering the advanced E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft.

On January 12, NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command), on behalf of the US Department of Defence, signed a USD 97.3 million contract for the integration of Northrop Grumman AGM-88G AARGM-ER (Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range) missiles with the F-35A/B/C Lightning II multi-role fighter family.

Finland to strengthen F-35 fleet with advanced AARGM-ER missile procurement

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

The Finnish Defence Forces will purchase AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missiles manufactured by Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman has announced the release of its latest innovation in medium-calibre weaponry, the M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun. This new development introduces a dual-feed capability to its established 30x113mm chain gun, marking a significant advancement in both counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) and ground combat engagements.

Northrop Grumman unveils next-generation M230LF Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun

Land / By Defence Industry Europe

Northrop Grumman has announced the release of its latest innovation in medium-calibre weaponry, the M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun.

Northrop Grumman and Danish technology company Terma have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further their collaboration on a range of advanced defence capabilities. This partnership will focus on key areas including the F-35 Lightning II programme, uncrewed aerial systems, electronic warfare, radar systems, and missile defence.

Terma and Northrop Grumman sign MOU on advanced defence technologies

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

Northrop Grumman and Danish technology company Terma have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further their collaboration on a range of advanced defence capabilities.

Northrop Grumman, a leading American defence contractor, has been chosen by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to advance the development of the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI). The GPI is a first-of-its-kind defence system designed to counter hypersonic missile threats, a growing concern in modern warfare.

Northrop Grumman advances hypersonic defence with Glide Phase Interceptor development

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

Northrop Grumman, a leading American defence contractor, has been chosen by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to advance the development of the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI).

The Lithuanian government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with US defence company Northrop Grumman, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s defence industry. The MOU focuses on the development, production, and supply of medium-calibre ammunition, with the aim of bolstering both national security and regional defence capabilities.

Lithuania partners with Northrop Grumman to produce medium-calibre ammunition

Land, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

The Lithuanian government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with US defence company Northrop Grumman, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s defence industry.

Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrated the MQ-4C Triton navigation system's ability to operate at high latitudes deep within the Arctic Circle, delivering on its commitment to provide critical intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting capabilities in the High North. The test flight proved the system's ability to operate in the harsh austere environment over the Arctic Ocean. Triton’s advanced technological design makes it the only autonomous high-altitude, long-endurance aircraft capable of operating at altitudes above 50,000 feet for durations of more than 24 hours.

Northrop Grumman demonstrates MQ-4C Triton navigation systems over the Arctic Ocean

Air, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrated the MQ-4C Triton navigation system’s ability to operate at high latitudes deep within the Arctic Circle….