Northrop Grumman has received a two-year, $68.8 million task order to provide advanced simulation and threat modeling for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.
Northrop Grumman aims to double its annual international sales to $10 billion by 2031, supported by rising demand for unmanned surveillance aircraft, missile-defense systems, munitions and manned platforms.
The deals will expand PAC-3 MSE solid rocket motor production and increase THAAD component output for U.S. and allied forces.
Northrop Grumman is seeing broader Middle East demand for its Integrated Battle Command System as governments reassess their defenses against cruise missiles and drones.
Northrop Grumman expects U.S. contract activity under the Golden Dome homeland missile defense initiative to accelerate through the end of 2026 and into early 2027.
The U.S. Department of War has signed a multiyear framework agreement with Northrop Grumman for AN/AAQ-28 LITENING targeting pods.
“We built this technology because the need is real — and it’s ready now to help protect those on the front lines,” said Rylan Harris, director of business development for Northrop Grumman armament systems.
Northrop Grumman Chief Executive Kathy Warden said the U.S. Air Force is evaluating whether to accelerate B-21 Raider production and expand the bomber program.
Northrop Grumman reported a record $104.7 billion backlog in the second quarter of 2026, backed by $20.0 billion in net awards.
Northrop Grumman has signed another agreement with the U.S. Department of War for additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and command aircraft.
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Northrop Grumman said it is advancing the LGM-35A Sentinel program with more than $2 billion invested and a nationwide team of more than 10,000 experts.
The company said the systems are designed to improve the resilience, mobility and sustainability of U.S. space assets.
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