U.S. Air Force leaders push greater weapons flexibility for bombers ahead of B-21 Raider operational debut
The exact payload capacity of the B-21 Raider remains classified, although the aircraft is about 30 percent smaller than the B-2 bomber.
B-2 Spirit heavy strategic bombers strike Iranian missile sites in Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM confirms
Four B-2A Spirit stealth bombers conducted a direct flight from the United States to strike targets in Iran during the night of February 28 to March 1.
SNC forms team with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics to deliver Freedom Trainer for U.S. Navy UJTS program
SNC announced it has signed an Executive Charter with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to define production and manufacturing teaming relationships for its Freedom Trainer aircraft.
United States: Department of the Air Force details B-21 Raider production acceleration deal with Northrop Grumman
The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider bomber.
Northrop Grumman accelerates B-21 Raider strategic bomber production as testing advances and investment tops $5 billion
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are accelerating production capacity of the B-21 Raider to deliver combat capability faster.
Northrop Grumman advances YFQ-48A Talon Blue autonomous wingman for U.S. Air Force CCA Program
Northrop Grumman is advancing autonomous air combat capabilities with the YFQ-48A Talon Blue, the U.S. Air Force-designated variant within its company-funded Project Talon portfolio.
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Air and missile defense: IBCS and the future of offensive and defensive integrated fires [Behind the Frontlines]
IBCS delivers enhanced situational awareness, faster decision-making and a more robust defense against a broad spectrum of aerial threats.
Northrop Grumman and Embraer partner to develop KC-390 Multi-Mission Tanker for U.S. and allied air forces
Northrop Grumman and Embraer announced a joint effort to advance air mobility capabilities for the United States and allied nations through development of the KC-390 Multi-Mission Tanker.
Northrop Grumman launches Valen multifunction AESA radar for crewed, uncrewed and space platforms
Northrop Grumman has introduced Valen, a new multifunction active electronically scanned array radar in the company’s advanced sensing portfolio.
Northrop Grumman: BACN extends U.S. Air Force communications edge in contested and joint operations
Northrop Grumman’s Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, known as BACN, continues to provide seamless communication capabilities for the U.S. Air Force nearly two decades after its initial deployment.
U.S. Air Force advances Sentinel ICBM program, targets 2026 restructure completion and early 2030s deployment
The U.S. Air Force has detailed its plan to complete the restructure of the LGM-35A Sentinel program by the end of 2026, with a Milestone B decision expected that same year and initial operational capability targeted for the early 2030s.
Northrop Grumman elects former vice chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Christopher Grady to board
Northrop Grumman has elected Admiral Christopher Grady, the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to its board of directors.