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Aerospace and defense technology company
northropgrumman.com- Headquarters
- Falls Church, United States
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 80,000+
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Latest news about Northrop Grumman
In short: Northrop Grumman reported strong Q1 2026 earnings, accelerated B-21 Raider production, and secured major defense contracts for missile systems.
Company announcements
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Northrop Grumman completes B-21 test plan early
The 180-day plan finished in 73 days, achieving half the missions and securing $11.8B. The B-21 Raider Combined Test Force and USAF demonstrate speed in strategic deterrence.
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Northrop Grumman conducts three static-fire tests of solid rocket motors
The company-funded tests within five months demonstrate rapid design, manufacturing, and verification. Investments exceed $1B in Utah facilities to double production capacity by 2030.
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Northrop Grumman’s SHEPARD aircraft begins flight testing
The XRQ-73 hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft demonstrates propulsion advancements for DARPA at Edwards AFB. It combines fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and operational flexibility.
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Northrop Grumman secures US Army contract for ITDS
The system features the ATHENA sensor, providing 360-degree multi-spectral threat detection to enhance pilot situational awareness and aircraft survivability.
Media coverage
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B-21 Raider stealth bomber completes key Air Force 180-day test plan in just 73 days
The B-21 Raider program gained momentum after rapid flight testing and a successful KC-135 aerial refueling milestone at Edwards.
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Northrop Finally Flies DARPA's Hybrid-Electric XQR-73 Shepard UAS
After long delays, Northrop Grumman has flown an experimental hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) designed under a DARPA X-Prime project to develop a minimum viable...
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Advent Diamond and Northrop Grumman Set New Record for Diamond-based Solid-State Limiters
Advent Diamond Inc. and Northrop Grumman have set a new performance record for solid state limiters made from engineered diamond. The device successfully handled more...
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Insider Sell: WELSH MARK A III Sells Shares of Northrop Grumman
On May 4, 2026, WELSH MARK A III, a Director at Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC), sold 95 shares of the company. Following this transaction, the...
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