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Northrop Grumman
2 years
In partnership with the @usairforce , we unveiled the B-21 Raider today. The world’s first sixth-generation aircraft joins the nuclear triad as a visible and flexible deterrent designed for the U.S. Air Force to meet its most complex missions.
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Northrop Grumman
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When it comes to delivering America’s resolve, the B-21 Raider will provide the Air Force with long range, high survivability and mission payload flexibility. Here is what you need to know about the world’s first sixth generation aircraft.
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DARPA selected us to further develop the concept of building a moon-based railroad network that would transport humans, supplies and resources for commercial ventures. Learn more:
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In partnership with the @usairforce , we will unveil the B-21 Raider on Dec. 2. Here are 10 key facts about the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft:
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Northrop Grumman
2 years
The @NASA_Orion Launch Abort System abort motor completes a successful full-scale static test firing. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
2 years
We delivered the first #IBCS engagement operations center for Poland’s WISLA air and missile defense program. Read more here:
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Northrop Grumman
6 years
#NorthropGrumman and @NASA_LSP have made the decision to postpone the June 14 launch of #Pegasus carrying #NASAICON . The #Stargazer L-1011 and #Pegasus will return to Vandenberg Air Force Base for testing and a new launch date will be determined.
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Northrop Grumman
4 years
We have worked with @NASA to complete the final sunshield deployment test on @NASAWebb . Read more:
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Northrop Grumman
9 months
We’ve been selected by the @usairforce to complete development and deliver the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), the advanced, high-speed, air-to-ground weapon that will provide precision strike capability for a new generation of air power.
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Northrop Grumman
10 months
The B-21 Raider continues on its path to flight test with the confirmation of engine run testing. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
2 years
Northrop Grumman delivered two fully assembled GEM 63XL solid rocket boosters for the first time to support the first flight of @ulalaunch ’s #VulcanRocket . #CountdowntoVulcan . #AdvancedManufacturing . Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
1 year
We delivered the first modified E-6B Mercury Aircraft back to the @USNavy in record time under the Integrated Modification and Maintenance Contract. Technology infused aircraft modernizations enable our customers to be #MissionReady .
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Northrop Grumman
3 years
Our #Pegasus rocket successfully launched an operationally responsive space payload for the @SpaceForceDoD from @30thspacewing . Learn more:
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1 year
We remain at the forefront of stealth technology as an innovator for the warfighter. With the lessons learned from heritage systems, we continue to trailblaze with the B-2 Spirit, and soon the B-21 Raider. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
11 months
We joined JetZero and @usairforce officials for the Blended Wing Body Aircraft Prototype Project Announcement and panel discussion. Learn how we're collaborating with JetZero to develop a full-scale demonstrator: #AirMobility #DefiningPossible
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Northrop Grumman
2 years
Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics moving forward with a 2024 launch of its MRV and MEPs with @SpaceX and @Optus . Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
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We signed an MOU with @AndoyaSpace to support Norway's Long Term Defense Plan. As Norway considers its options for safeguarding its interests in the High North, we're ready to shape the future of advanced autonomous systems by leveraging the most advanced autonomous maritime #ISR
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Northrop Grumman
5 months
T-3 days until our NG-20 mission to the @Space_Station . Cygnus uses our vertical integration capabilities with essential products manufactured by the company, including spacecraft structures, propellant tanks, UltraFlex solar arrays and thermal control capabilities.
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Northrop Grumman
2 years
The #Antares rocket with the #Cygnus spacecraft stands ready for tomorrow’s NG-18 launch from @NASA_Wallops at 5:27 a.m. EST taking supplies to the crews aboard the @Space_Station for @NASA . Go Antares! Go S.S. Sally Ride!
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Northrop Grumman
3 years
A successful validation test of our GEM 63XL rocket motor brings it closer to launching the @ULAlaunch #VulcanCentaur rocket to the Moon. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
10 months
Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider took center stage at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference. Read what sets the B-21 program apart:
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Northrop Grumman
11 months
We’ve partnered with the @usairforce to demonstrate in-flight digital mission data transfers on the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
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Northrop Grumman
7 years
It's a bird, it's a plane..... it's the B-2 Spirit at @airtattoo . Read more, via @allison_barrie : #stealth #RIAT
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Northrop Grumman
2 years
Our AARGM ER successfully completed its fourth development test, proving its ability to engage maritime targets at extended range. Find out more:
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Northrop Grumman
7 years
The X-47B will continue its pioneering journey and is coming home to Palmdale, California. Stay tuned!
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Northrop Grumman
2 years
Our GEM 63 and GEM 63XL solid rocket boosters will support @ulalaunch ’s #AtlasV and #VulcanRocket ’s deployment of @Amazon ’s Project Kuiper satellite constellation. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
9 months
We’re developing guided ammunition for the @USNavy ’s Mk110 naval gun mount.
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Northrop Grumman
11 months
We successfully manufactured the first set of solid rocket motor cases that will form our Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) booster. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
2 years
We feel the need for speed in collaboration with @BoomAero , offering special mission supersonic aircraft to U.S. government and allies. Learn more here:
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Northrop Grumman
6 months
Providing nearly one million pounds of thrust at lift-off, two of our GEM 63XL solid rocket boosters helped power the inaugural flight of @ulalaunch ’s #VulcanRocket and the Peregrine mission today. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
1 year
Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics announces Intelsat purchased another Mission Extension Pod. Order completes manifest for inaugural launch in early 2025. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
4 months
We are enhancing the capabilities of the world’s most powerful human-rated solid rocket boosters for @NASA_SLS ! Development for our Booster Obsolescence and Life Extension boosters are underway.
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Northrop Grumman
5 months
Meeting the demands of the mission, our Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team completed its Preliminary Design Review one year earlier than the original contract date. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
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Our Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Stage Three solid rocket motor arrived at Arnold Air Force Base ahead of schedule and is ready for a full-scale static fire test.
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Northrop Grumman
1 year
We are developing the next generation radar for the F-35 Lightning II #definingpossible
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Northrop Grumman
7 months
We successfully completed the first ever static test of our new Solid Motor Annual Rocket Technology Demonstrator (SMART Demo). SMART Demo will enable the fast and effective implementation of advanced technologies and manufacturing processes in solid rocket motor development and
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Northrop Grumman
8 months
We successfully completed the first flight of Australia’s multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft, a major production milestone as we progress toward delivery of Australia’s first Triton in 2024. Read more:
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Northrop Grumman
2 months
The U.S. Navy’s MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft commenced operations in the European theatre departing Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy for its first sortie on April 17. Triton joins the U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk and NATO RQ-4D Phoenix solidifying the global presence of
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Northrop Grumman
6 months
In three days, the longest monolithic solid rocket boosters ever manufactured will help power the inaugural flight of @ulalaunch ’s #VulcanRocket . Manufacturing GEM 63XLs monolithically provides major efficiency benefits.
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Northrop Grumman
1 year
With @usairforce LIVE testing complete, the F-16 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite moves one step closer to fielding. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
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We delivered the two-satellite Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) constellation for Space Norway set to launch from @SLDelta30 . #ASBM is the first hybrid mission to support military and foreign commercial objectives. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
1 year
Our Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) demonstrates its precision and effectiveness at extended-ranges. Link:
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Northrop Grumman
5 years
We love firing rocket motors! #GEM63 will fly on @ULAlaunch ’s #AtlasV beginning next year. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
10 months
We are providing the Australian Army Apache helicopter with the APG-78 LONGBOW Fire Control Radar, creating greater situational awareness and sensing for the fight of today and tomorrow. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
7 months
We are moving with speed on our Glide Phase Interceptor technology development with the recent Period 2B award supporting continued design, procurement, and prototype hardware testing, increasing technology readiness. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
7 months
Since reaching full-rate production, we have driven performance and speed while producing our Common Infrared Countermeasures system. We recently delivered our 500th shipset to the @USArmy and continue to push to provide this critical capability to the warfighter.
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Northrop Grumman
11 months
We joined @RheinmetallAG , @LockheedMartin and German officials for a groundbreaking ceremony in Weeze, Germany to establish a second F-35 center fuselage Integrated Assembly Line with Rheinmetall AG. Learn more about our support to the F-35 program:
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Northrop Grumman
10 months
Advanced manufacturing expertise and a heritage of building iconic aircraft is the backbone to help meet international demand for fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Read more:
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Northrop Grumman
9 months
Introducing ATHENA, a generational leap in missile warning technology to protect warfighters from infrared threats. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
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We are building on our proven in-space servicing capabilities by nearly doubling satellite life-extension service through an original contract with @INTELSAT . Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
8 months
We’re one step closer to providing communications to the Arctic region with ASBM, as ASBM-1 undergoes vibration testing, with ASBM-2 to follow. Both satellites have completed thermal vacuum testing that simulates the harsh conditions they will encounter in orbit.
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Northrop Grumman
9 months
Our combat-ready multifunction solutions provide warfighters with greater situational awareness, targeting and survivability – all in a single sensor. #AUSA2023
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Northrop Grumman
8 years
The @USNavy awarded us a contract to produce a second E-2D Advanced Hawkeye for @japan : .
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Northrop Grumman
5 years
Earlier tonight, we launched @NASA ’s #NASAICON satellite aboard our #PegasusXL rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, marking the vehicle’s 44th successful flight. Read more: #NorthropGrumman
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Northrop Grumman
7 months
Our Integrated Battle Command System defeated a theater ballistic missile and an air breathing cruise missile threat during live-fire flight tests with the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor.
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Northrop Grumman
4 months
We successfully tested several crucial elements of the Sentinel missile to mature design and lower risk. Learn more about our program progress here:
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Northrop Grumman
1 year
Today marks the one-year anniversary since @NASAWebb revealed its first stunning images of the universe and revolutionary scientific data. #JWST is helping transform humankind’s understanding of the cosmos with each discovery. #UnfoldTheUniverse #DefiningPossible
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Northrop Grumman
2 years
We’re showing our new JACKAL advanced weapon system at #AUSA2022 .
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Northrop Grumman
5 months
Australia’s first multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton has arrived at Naval Air Station Patuxent River where it will undergo final preparations before delivery to Australia this year.
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Northrop Grumman
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We are demonstrating transformative technologies to advance warfighting capabilities across our family of systems in the Indo-Pacific region by participating in operational exercises to confirm our real-world readiness. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
2 years
Our twin solid rocket boosters helped successfully launch the first flight of @NASA_SLS on the #Artemis I mission. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
1 year
Our Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) with the @USArmy . The system is ready to be fielded to Army units to further develop the system’s capabilities. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
7 years
#TBT The @USNavy ’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye flew its first flight ten years ago today, learn more and watch it here:
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Northrop Grumman
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We’re advancing the next generation of autonomous VTOL uncrewed aircraft systems, driving maturation of our ANCILLARY X-Plane air vehicle design and system technology for @DARPA . Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
3 years
Just two years after passing critical design review, two B-21 test aircraft are in production. Learn more about the #RiseOfTheRaider .
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Northrop Grumman
2 months
A multifunction radar with 360-degree coverage, our AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar is designed to observe, orient and act across all domains. We proudly support the @USMC and now the @usairforce with a radar for all missions. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
9 months
Powered by our solid rocket motors, one Trident II D5 missile was successfully flight tested as part of the @USNavy ’s Demonstration and Shakedown Operation 32 (DASO-32) event, marking 191 successful flight tests of the Trident II D5. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
1 year
We have successfully manufactured 2,000 solid rocket motors for the @USNavy Trident II (D5) strategic weapon system. Our propulsion has powered the nuclear triad for nearly 70 years: #StrategicDeterrence
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Northrop Grumman
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We delivered the first full set of equipment on #IBCS , of which the @USArmy has awarded full rate production. The set allows the @USArmy to deploy IBCS’ ready-now command and control system that powers unprecedented multi-domain integration.
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Northrop Grumman
2 years
With another successful PrSM rocket motor test complete, we are one step closer to providing the @USArmy with a next-generation, deep strike capability. #definingpossible
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Northrop Grumman
4 years
Our GEM 63XL is providing an extra boost for the @ULAlaunch rocket's lunar mission. Take a look.
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Northrop Grumman
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Our Next Generation Handheld Targeting System (NGHTS) provides situational awareness from beyond the line of sight, no matter the conditions or environment. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
10 months
Our Scramjet technology ushers in a new era for faster, more survivable, highly capable weapons. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
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Let the countdown to launch begin! T-7 days until our Cygnus cargo delivery spacecraft launches from @NASAKennedy to the @Space_Station .
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Northrop Grumman
6 months
Our team is getting our #Cygnus cargo module ready to launch at the end of this month from @NASAKennedy . Go S.S. Patricia “Patty” Hilliard Robertson! 🚀 Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
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We’re using our deep military satellite communication mission experience to help Space Development Agency realize its bold vision for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Tranche 2 Transport Layer Alpha is the next big step.
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Northrop Grumman
2 years
The B-21 Raider is making strides toward flight readiness with a successful loads calibration test. Learn more about the #RiseOfTheRaider :
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Northrop Grumman
3 years
The @USAirForce has downselected us to provide the electronic warfare suite for its F-16 fighter aircraft fleet. Read more:
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Our electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors give warfighters a 24/7 view of the battlespace. Learn more:
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Our Microelectronics Center was formed by integrating the company’s relevant capabilities into a single organization, offering end-to-end solutions with expertise in microelectronics and advanced packaging, positioning us to address these challenges across the defense industry.
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Northrop Grumman
7 years
The @NASAWebb Space Telescope’s five sunshield layers have been fully tensioned for the first time: @NASA #JWST
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Northrop Grumman
3 years
Northrop Grumman and @RaytheonTech receive approval on systems requirement milestone for MDA’s Next Generation Interceptor. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman
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In the recent Missile Defense Agency test, our GMD Ground System processed data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, devised a defensive solution, and launched the intercepting GMD GBI to negate the threat.
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Northrop Grumman
1 year
We have been selected by the @SpaceForceDoD to launch their Electro-Optical Infrared Weather System Prototype on our Minotaur IV launch vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Learn More:
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Northrop Grumman
6 years
Congratulations to our 2018 Space Camp scholarship recipients! Students and teachers from Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States are attending Space Camp this week, July 8-13 in Huntsville, Alabama. #NorthropGrumman #SpaceCamp
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Northrop Grumman
7 years
Global Hawk successfully completed its first test flight carrying the sensor of the future, the MS-177:
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1 year
ICYMI: The historic No. 9 Squadron will be operating Australia’s MQ-4C Triton #uncrewed aircraft for their most demanding #maritime ISR missions. Congratulations to the @AusAirForce . We look forward to delivering the first RAAF Triton in 2024.
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Northrop Grumman
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#Poland ’s IBCS achieved a new milestone - Basic Operational Capability (BOC)! #IBCS will provide transformational, leap-ahead capabilities for Poland’s #WIS ŁA air and missile defense modernization program.
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Northrop Grumman
3 years
Our AWHero DA/RC solution developed with @LDO_Australia is shortlisted for SEA129-5 MUAS program. Learn more:
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1 year
Leveraging our decades of #definingpossible with advanced unmanned aircraft systems, we’ve teamed up with @shieldaitech to prototype a next generation V-BAT for the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Program.
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We are gifting our full-scale model of @NASAWebb to the @SpaceFoundation in Colorado Springs where it can continue to inspire the next generation to #DefinePossible .
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Our multifunction MESA sensor provides decision superiority in evolving battle spaces. This combat-proven technology is mission ready now, supporting the U.S. and its global allies with long-range, multi-domain sensing, detection and identification.
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Northrop Grumman
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We’ve been selected to build 36 Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta data transport satellites supporting Space Development Agency’s groundbreaking Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
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From seabed to space, we design and build some of the most critical technologies to support naval forces around the world, defending freedom and maintaining safety of the seas. Learn more:
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Our first digitally designed, high-performance Common 50HP upper stage #solidrocketmotor was successfully static fired at @AEDCNews . Learn more:
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Our LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod provides @AirNatlGuard aircrews with unmatched electro-optical infrared precision targeting and surveillance capabilities. Learn more:
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We’re collaborating with @ME_JP_official on Japan’s integrated air and missile defense capabilities. Find out more:
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We are expanding our Australia MQ-4C Triton support team with @L3HarrisTech operating and maintaining command, control and communications systems for fleet. Learn more:
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Northrop Grumman leaders talked about strengthening America’s #microelectronics ecosystem by bringing in more chips and #manufacturing capacity to drive innovation and the importance of having a pipeline of tech ready talent today at the @virginia_tech CHIPS for VA Summit with VT
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ICYMI: The @usairforce selected our Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Generation 3 Pods to provide its KC-135 Stratotanker and aircrew with protection that detects, tracks and jams incoming infrared threats. Learn more about how our technology gives warfighters a
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We've invested in digital factories and facilities to bring forward the latest technologies that support our customers’ most critical needs. These digital solutions are differentiating our Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), and transforming how we design, test, and manufacture.
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