Northrop Grumman News

Hanwha and Northrop Team Up for Surface-Launched AGM-88G/J
Land Weapon / Missile

Hanwha and Northrop Team Up for Surface-Launched AGM-88G/J

Northrop Grumman announced an MoA with ROK’s Hanwha to develop a booster for the AReS weapon system, a surface-launch application for AARGM-ER or SiAW missiles.

Sentinel advances despite cost crisis and reset timeline
Weapon / Missile

Sentinel advances despite cost crisis and reset timeline

Washington pushes its next-generation ICBM forward under a revised plan, as cost overruns, delays and structural risks continue to reshape the programme.

Northrop selected for USMC Valkyrie-based CCA effort
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Northrop selected for USMC Valkyrie-based CCA effort

The USMC has chosen Northrop Grumman to work on the MUX TACAIR project, which aims to create a Collaborative Combat Aircraft employing Kratos' XQ-58A UAV.

Mysterious Fuselage Spotted in Northrop Grumman’s Recap
Navy / Maritime

Mysterious Fuselage Spotted in Northrop Grumman’s Recap

A front fuselage assembly for what appears to be a fighter jet was spotted in Northrop Grumman’s video recap for the third quarter of 2025 on YouTube.

Northrop Grumman Unveils AReS Launcher for AARGM-ER
Land Weapon / Missile

Northrop Grumman Unveils AReS Launcher for AARGM-ER

Northrop Grumman has unveiled its AReS containerised launcher for AGM-88G AARGM-ER anti-radiation missile to engage air defence systems from the ground.

US Navy Gathers Firms for the Conceptual Development of CCAs
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

US Navy Gathers Firms for the Conceptual Development of CCAs

Following the start of US Air Force CCAs’ prototype testing, the US Navy has signed contracts with four firms for conceptual development of carrier-based CCAs.

Northrop Grumman Gives a Peek into Its F/A-XX Submission
Navy / Maritime Air

Northrop Grumman Gives a Peek into Its F/A-XX Submission

Northrop Grumman has shared a rough rendering of its submission for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX fighter programme after years of silence on the programme’s state.

Northrop Grumman Develops AARGM-ER Missile for Submarines
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Northrop Grumman Develops AARGM-ER Missile for Submarines

Northrop Grumman displayed its new idea of a supersonic ASuW missile for submarines during Combined Naval Event 2025 alongside the powered launch capsule.

Bulgaria Gets Its First New-Built F-16 Block 70 Fighter
Air

Bulgaria Gets Its First New-Built F-16 Block 70 Fighter

Marking a major turning point in Bulgaria's attempts to rebuild its air force, the country has received its first newly built F-16 Block 70 fighter plane.

Lockheed Martin is Excluded from the US Navy's NGAD Program
Navy / Maritime Air

Lockheed Martin is Excluded from the US Navy's NGAD Program

US Navy eliminated LM from the Next Generation Air Dominance programme, therefore restricting the sixth-generation fighter race to Boeing and Northrop Grumman.

U.S. Air Force tests Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW)
Weapon / Missile

U.S. Air Force tests Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW)

The U.S. Air Force tested its new Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW). The weapon was released from an F-16 Fighting Falcon over the Gulf of Mexico.

Northrop Grumman Set to Sustain B-2 Spirit Bombers
Air Logistics

Northrop Grumman Set to Sustain B-2 Spirit Bombers

A deal worth $7 billion was inked by Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force for B-2 Spirit bombers’ maintenance, upgrades, and logistic services.

Northrop Grumman Unveils Manta-Ray UUV Prepared for DARPA
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems

Northrop Grumman Unveils Manta-Ray UUV Prepared for DARPA

Northrop Grumman announced the completion of the assembly of the first large-scale, underwater unmanned vehicle (UUV), Manta Ray, to perform in oceans.

Turkiye's F-16 Viper Modernisation to be Divided by Two
Air Modernisation

Turkiye's F-16 Viper Modernisation to be Divided by Two

Turkiye’s F-16 Modernisation programme with the US is currently under discussion. Two institutions will share the workload to upgrade 79 jets to Block 70 level.

SM-6 Dual II AD Missile Intercepts MRBM Target
Weapon / Missile

SM-6 Dual II AD Missile Intercepts MRBM Target

SM-6 Dual II long-range air defence missile intercepted Northrop Grumman’s MRBM T3c2 target missile during MDA’s firing test for the AEGIS system.

Pentagon Introduces AI-Guided Combat Drones
Air Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Unmanned Systems

Pentagon Introduces AI-Guided Combat Drones

The Pentagon has launched a major project to build artificial intelligence-guided Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles.