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NGC Completes Delivery Under LRIP Contract for IBCS

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:44:00 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has successfully completed delivery of major end items (MEIs) for the U.S. Army’s Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), the Army’s program of record for integrated air and missile defense. This milestone marks a crucial advancement in next-generation air-and-missile defense technology and demonstrates the system’s ready-now capabilities. During the LRIP program phase, Northrop Grumman manufactured IBCS at scale and speed, successfully delivering all MEIs under LRIP, allowing the U.S. […]

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Northrop Grumman Secures Contracts to Modernize Global Air and Missile Defense

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:29:30 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) secures two significant contracts totaling $1.4 billion to advance air and missile defense capabilities for the U.S. Army and Poland. These awards reinforce Northrop Grumman’s position as a leader in advanced integrated battle management solutions, driving innovation through artificial intelligence and model-based systems engineering to strengthen global security. Expert: “Northrop Grumman continues to support the U.S. Army’s interoperability vision for a single integrated air picture to modernize air and missile defense through innovative development and […]

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Integrated Battle Command System Achieves Initial Operational Capability in Poland

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:57:04 +0000

In an important milestone for Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) developed Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), Poland’s Ministry of National Defense declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the first IBCS-enabled battery of Poland’s WISŁA medium range air defense program. With the deployment of IBCS, a U.S. Army program of record, Poland will now field one of largest, most capable air and missile defense forces in the world, with the ability to integrate air and missile defense across U.S. and Polish […]

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Northrop Grumman to Deliver US Navy’s E-130J Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Aircraft

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:50:27 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected as the prime contractor to deliver nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) aircraft for the U.S. Navy’s Take Charge And Move Out (TACAMO) mission. The Northrop Grumman-led industry team will deliver the E-130J to relieve the U.S. Navy’s current E-6B Mercury fleet of the TACAMO mission. “Our performance on Navy programs like the E-2D and E-6B prove we deliver on what we promise, and we will bring this expertise in helping the […]

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Northrop Grumman Starts Production of First E-2D Advanced Hawkeye for France

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:06:29 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) celebrated the start of production of the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye for the French Navy at the company’s St. Augustine manufacturing facility. The ceremony brought together representatives from the Direction Générale de L’armement, French Navy, Northrop Grumman, Naval Air Systems Command and Navy International Programs Office. This milestone puts France on course to field the world’s premier airborne command and control aircraft. “Our partnership with France goes back over 25 years. We are proud to […]

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Northrop Grumman Unveils the Next Generation of Bushmaster Chain Gun

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:16:52 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), a leading manufacturer of medium-caliber cannons, is introducing its next-generation M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster® Chain Gun®, offering two ammunition feed paths for the first time. This new 30x113mm medium caliber chain gun is a proven variant of the M230LF chain gun to counter uncrewed aerial threats (C-UAS) and ground engagements. “The M230LF Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun offers new flexibility by switching between ammunition paths using dual-feed technology. Using advanced technology combined […]

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Northrop Grumman Builds Next-Generation Hybrid Electric Uncrewed X-Plane for DARPA

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:08:30 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has announced the design and construction of the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) vehicle. The uncrewed air system developed for DARPA recently received its official X-plane designation of XRQ-73. Built in collaboration with Scaled Composites, a Northrop Grumman subsidiary, the XRQ-73 SHEPARD is a DARPA “X-prime” program leveraging hybrid electric architecture and component technologies to quickly mature a new mission-focused aircraft design with propulsion architecture and power class for the Department of Defense. […]

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Northrop Grumman Completes Assembly of Manta Ray Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:17:54 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) completed assembly of a full-size uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) prototype known as Manta Ray. A new class of UUV, it is an extra-large glider that will operate long-duration, long-range and payload-capable undersea missions without need for on-site human logistics. Manta Ray was built through a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program aimed at advancing key technologies to benefit future UUV designs, including techniques to manage energy, increased payload capacity, low-power propulsion and more. Manta […]

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Northrop Grumman Passes Preliminary Design Review for NGI Next Generation Interceptor

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:40:00 +0000

The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) Next Generation Interceptor team completed its All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR), in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on January 26. Meeting the demands of the mission, the Northrop Grumman Next Generation Interceptor team continues to accelerate the progress on deploying a critical homeland defense capability to the U.S. warfighter. The PDR established the technical approach for the full integration of Northrop Grumman’s interceptor design across all its subsystems to move […]

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Leonardo DRS Delivers 1,000th Solaris Laser System for CIRCM

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:47:17 +0000

Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has delivered the 1,000th Solaris™ ruggedized laser system that is at the heart of Northrop Grumman’s Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system. CIRCM is a next-generation aircraft protection system designed to defend rotary wing, tilt rotor, and small fixed wing platforms across the U.S. armed services from a range of missile threats. We are proud to be a trusted partner with Northrop Grumman on this critical technology designed to keep aircraft and […]

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Northrop Grumman to Develop New Guided Ammunition for the US Navy

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:53:02 +0000

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) a development contract for the company’s newly designed 57mm guided high explosive ammunition. Designated for use with the Mk110 Naval Gun Mount, the company will test and mature the munition for qualification. The 57mm guided high explosive ammunition has the unique ability to continuously maneuver in-flight as it moves toward a designated target. Designed to defend against fast moving surface threats, drones and swarming threats, the guided 57mm ammunition features […]

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Northrop Grumman To Modernize Cockpit and Mission Solutions for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:59:17 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to evolve the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye cockpit and computing architecture with Delta System Software Configuration 6 (DSSC 6) through 2028. Northrop Grumman has a long partnership with the U.S. Navy on the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program to ensure with this fleet modernization that we continue to outpace evolving threats into the 2040s and beyond, with this proven airborne battle management command and control aircraft. Janice Zilch, vice […]

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Northrop Grumman Successfully Powers US Navy’s Trident II D5 Flight Test

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:55:54 +0000

Powered by Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) solid rocket motors, one Trident II D5 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) was successfully flight tested as part of the U.S. Navy’s Demonstration and Shakedown Operation 32 (DASO-32) event. Northrop Grumman’s strategic motors have provided propulsion success for 191 successful test launches since their deployment to the fleet. That is the kind of performance the Navy has come to rely upon to meet national defense readiness with Northrop Grumman solid rocket motor technology […]

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Northrop Grumman Australia selected to deliver in country maintenance for the MQ-4C Triton

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:25:00 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will produce an additional MQ-4C Triton multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) following the Australian government’s decision to provide funding. The contract award will bring the total fleet size in Australia to four aircraft. Additionally, Northrop Grumman Australia has been selected by the Australian government to maintain the Triton fleet from two locations: RAAF Edinburgh, South Australia, and RAAF Tindal, Northern Territory. The addition of a fourth aircraft will enhance the […]

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Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton Achieves Initial Operating Capability with the US Navy

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:04:43 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft achieved a declaration of initial operating capability (IOC) by the U.S. Navy. Triton has proven to be invaluable for the maritime patrol and reconnaissance mission in the Indo-Pacific. Now that the system has achieved initial operating capability, commanders will be able to fully leverage Triton’s powerful sensor suite to detect and deter potential adversaries around the world. Rho Cauley Bruner, director, Triton program, Northrop Grumman Persistent global maritime awareness is […]

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Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider Continues Progression to Flight Test

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:07:53 +0000

The U.S. Air Force announced today the B-21 Raider has commenced engine runs as part of its ground test program at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale, California, facility. Engine testing is an essential milestone for the program as the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft continues on the path to flight test. The B-21’s first flight will remain a data driven event that is monitored by Northrop Grumman and the United States Air Force. Developed with the next generation of stealth technology, advanced networking […]

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Northrop Grumman’s IBCS Achieves Operational Capability Milestone for Poland’s WISŁA Air Defense Program

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 21:09:51 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announces that Poland’s 37th Air Defense Squadron has declared Basic Operational Capability (BOC) for Poland’s WISŁA medium range air defense program operating with the company’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). This milestone is a major advancement in Poland’s air defense capability and their fielding of IBCS. With this next-generation integrated air and missile defense, Poland is prepared for today’s fight and the battlespace of the future. Rebecca Torzone, vice president and general manager, combat systems […]

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Rheinmetall begins construction of state-of-the-art F-35 factory

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:53:35 +0000

Rheinmetall and US-based Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin have begun construction of a state-of-the-art factory for the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft center fuselage. On 1 August 2023, a ground-breaking ceremony took place at the Weeze Airport site in the Kleve district of western Germany. It was attended by Hendrik Wüst, governor of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Numerous other guests from the world of politics, civil society, the armed forces and industry also took part, including Mona Neubaur, […]

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Northrop Grumman Demonstrates the Future for Deep-Sensing for the U.S. Army

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:52:54 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully demonstrated its Deep-Sensing and Targeting (DSaT) platform at the Experimental Demonstration Gateway Event (EDGE) ’23, hosted by the U.S. Army. During a simulated, real-world tactical scenario, the company successfully: Northrop Grumman’s groundbreaking technology can help the Army realize its vision of deep-sensing with the ability to identify, monitor, target and strike threats from farther distances and with greater precision. We are supporting the warfighter’s targeting needs with intelligence collection beyond line of site and […]

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Northrop Grumman Delivers Mini Laser to U.S. Government

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:56:08 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has delivered a miniaturized high-energy laser source to the U.S. government. The laser is ruggedized for field use and miniaturizing it allows for rapid placement in tactical situations. By miniaturizing this advanced capability, we are expanding the reach of our technology and continuing to lead the way in high-energy lasers. Northrop Grumman is using its expertise in directed energy to deliver an extremely compact, lightweight and efficient laser for the warfighter. Robert Fleming, vice president […]

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Northrop Grumman’s B-2 Capabilities Enhance its Digital Communications

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:21:00 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, successfully completed an integrated airborne mission transfer (IAMT) demonstration with the B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base as part of the ongoing modernization efforts incorporating digital engineering. IAMT delivers an advanced capability that enables the B-2 to complete a digital, machine-to-machine transfer of new missions received in flight directly into the aircraft. IAMT is part of Northrop Grumman’s B-2 Collaborative Combat Communication (B2C3) Spiral 1 program that […]

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Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract for Additional Hypersonic Weapon Advancements

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:46:27 +0000

Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, in partnership with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), was awarded a follow-on contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to reduce risk for future air breathing hypersonic systems. Under the agreement, the Raytheon-led team will build and fly additional Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) flight vehicles. We applied learnings from each successful HAWC flight test to ensure that it is the most sophisticated system of its kind. Continuing this important program will […]

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Northrop Grumman to Design Autonomous Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft for DARPA

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:20:33 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been awarded a contract by the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office to design an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aircraft system capable of operating from a moving Navy ship at sea. The AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) demonstrator will be designed as a cost-efficient, multiple-mission capable vehicle built on an agile platform that is runway independent. Northrop Grumman’s ANCILLARY demonstrator will be capable of carrying a […]

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Rheinmetall plans to build state-of-the-art F-35 fuselage factory

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:42:00 +0000

Together with its American partners Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall has reached another important milestone in a key Bundeswehr project, while simultaneously opening a new chapter in German-American defence technology cooperation. The Düsseldorf-based tech enterprise plans to build an ultramodern factory at Weeze in the Kleve district of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) to produce fuselage sections for the F-35A Lightning II, the world’s top-performing warplane. The decision on where to place the factory followed a review […]

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Northrop Grumman Fields Polish IBCS Training Program Two Years Early

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:28:00 +0000

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has launched a trainer to teach Polish soldiers how to use the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). The system, delivered two years ahead of schedule, will enable Poland to quickly field the transformational integrated command and control capabilities of IBCS. Poland is the first U.S. ally to field IBCS. Coupling our innovative individual skills trainer with IBCS creates a complete package for the U.S. Army and allies to prepare them for tomorrow’s multi-domain battlefield. With […]

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