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An MQ-4C Triton on the runway at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy, July 2, 2024. (DVIDS)

US Navy Expands Fleet with Two More MQ-4C Triton Drones

Northrop Grumman secures a $267M deal to boost U.S. Navy’s capabilities with two advanced MQ-4C Triton drones for global surveillance.

Technology Mar 15

Long-range AN/ TPS-78 radar. (Northrop Grumman)

US Approves $304 Million Radar Deal to Boost Egypt’s Defense

The US approves a $304M radar sale to Egypt, boosting its air defense. Find out how this deal impacts regional security.

Middle East Feb 09

YF-23 flying over Edwards Air Force Base. (Wikimedia Commons)

The Stealth Jet That Could Have Dominated: Why the YF-23 Was Left to Gather Dust

The YF-23 was fast, stealthy, and futuristic, yet the F-22 claimed the crown—why did the Air Force choose agility and upgrades?

Aviation Jan 21

Northrop Grumman's Engagement Operations Center at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. (US Army/Northrop Grumman)

US Army’s Integrated Battle Command System Strikes Drone, Missile Threats in Landmark Trial

Smart tech meets defense: IBCS nails drones and missiles, proving the future of warfare is all about seamless, adaptive systems.

Technology Dec 12

Illustrative image: 30mm cannon obliterates Russian APC in Ukraine (mil.in.ua)

Ukrainian Forces Wreck Russian Vehicles with 30mm Firepower

30mm cannons proving deadly against Russian BMPs—was the Army’s shift to 50mm overkill? The battle of calibers heats up!

File photo. (Warrior Maven)

Northrop Develops New 30mm Airburst Round to Destroy Drones

Northrop Grumman’s new 30mm airburst rounds & Tremor system take down drones with pinpoint precision—lethal tech meets modern threats.

Technology Nov 24

M230 Bushmaster Chain Gun (Northrop Grumman)

Northrop Boosts Firepower with Advanced Chain Gun Tech

Northrop’s M230LF chain gun just got a game-changing upgrade—dual-feed ammo for ultimate flexibility in combat!

F-22 Raptor (DVIDS)

F-22 Upgrades Could Keep Them Flying Alongside F-35s Until 2070

The US F-22 fighter fleet was cut short, but software upgrades now keep it ready for air dominance with first-strike capabilities.

Aviation Oct 11

US Air Force F-16 Falcon (DVIDS)

Future-Proofing the Falcon: Why the F-16 Is Still a Force to Be Reckoned With

Northrop’s AN/ALQ-257 IVEWS is giving the F-16 fighter jet a modern edge, extending its combat relevance for years to come.

Aviation Sep 15

E-2D Hawkeye (DVIDS)

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye: Pioneering Next-Gen Surveillance for the US Navy, Japan

Northrop Grumman wins a $1.5B contract to deliver nine E-2D Hawkeyes to the US Navy and Japan, enhancing AEW&C capabilities.

A B-21 Raider conducts ground testing, taxiing and flying operations at Edwards Air Force Base, California. (US Air Force)

B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Soars Forward After Cost Negotiation Takeoff

B-21 Raider program overcomes cost hurdles, soars towards full-scale production of America’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.

Aviation Jul 16

First Look: XRQ-73 hybrid electric prototype ISR drone. (Northrop Grumman)

Northrop Grumman Unveils SHEPARD: A Silent, Stealthy Drone Takes Flight for DARPA

The veil has been lifted on the XRQ-73, a revolutionary silent, stealthy drone developed by Northrop Grumman for DARPA.

Aviation Jul 15

M31GMLRS launches in the Artic Circle, September 2021 (Image source: DVIDS)

Rocketdyne’s Roar: Fueling the Future of Precision Warfare

Aerojet boosts GMLRS, enhancing precision strike capabilities for US and allies, ensuring dominance in modern warfare’s evolving landscape.

A Ukrainian soldier loading up ammunition. (Image grab via @ZelenskyyUa/X)

US Prioritizes Air Defense for Ukraine, Delays Deliveries Elsewhere

US rushes air defense to Ukraine, invests in domestic production there as a defense firm plans the first US arms plant in the war zone.

An MQ-4C Triton UAS taxis after landing on Andersen Air Force Base, August 4 (Image source: DVIDS)

Northrop Grumman Awarded $543M Contract to Expand Triton Drone Fleet

Northrop Grumman’s $543M contract for MQ-4C Triton expands naval capabilities, bolstering maritime security in the Pacific region.

Technology May 09

B-2 Spirit (Image source: DVIDS)

B-2 Stealth Bomber Gets a $7 Billion Upgrade to Stay Ahead of Threats

The USAF awarded a $7B contract to Northrop for a comprehensive upgrade program to ensure the B-2 stealth bomber remains a strategic asset.

Aviation May 05

Manta Ray UUV prototype (Image source: Northrop Grumman)

Unveiling the Manta Ray: A New Era of Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles

Northrop Grumman’s Manta Ray is an uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) designed for long-range exploration and extended missions.

Technology Apr 12

Integrated Battle Command System (Image source: DVIDS)

Commanding the Next Century: The Rise of the Integrated Battle Command System

Northrop Grumman’s IBCS delivery reshapes warfare, merging advanced tech with rapid deployment for the US Army’s modern battlefield.

Unarmed Minuteman III ICBM launched (Image source: DVIDS)

Critical Alert: US Nuclear Deterrence at Risk? Sentinel ICBM Update Exposes Flaws

The US Air Force’s next-gen ICBM, the Sentinel, faces a two-year launch delay due to guidance system component issues and design changes.

Military Apr 04

An F-35 Lightning II and a Lockheed Martin F-16A fly alongside a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker (Image source: DVIDS)

Shaping the Skies and Safeguarding the Nation: A Look at America’s Top Aerospace and Defense Companies

The US boasts a long, storied history in both aerospace exploration and national defense, pushing boundaries in creating innovative solutions.

Technology Mar 09

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