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US Air Force seeks sources for Stand-in Attack Weapon compatible with F-47, B-21
This marks the first time the F-47 has appeared by name in a public Air Force acquisition document tied to a specific weapon system.
By Michael Scanlon
Northrop, DARPA envision moon ‘railroad’ for lunar logistics
The company’s work will focus on identifying the interfaces, resources and funding needed to build such a lunar rail system.
Tax credit sought by defense industry stuck in Senate limbo
The defense industry has lobbied hard to fully restore a Trump-era R&D tax credit. The House has passed a compromise bill restoring it, but not the Senate.
Poland signs $2.5 billion deal for US air-defense software hub
Vendor Northrop Grumman has secured its first customer outside of the U.S. Army.
Northrop Grumman modifying Global Hawk drones for hypersonic tests
The military hopes mounting sensors on Range Hawk aircraft will allow it to be more agile and conduct more hypersonic tests.
Missile warning payload delay could push back 2025 launch plans
The late payload is being developed by RTX and will be integrated onto a Lockheed Martin satellite.
Northrop ‘combat edge’ software connects troops without cloud
The software is constructed to cooperate with different waveforms and networks, a Northrop Grumman executive said, and plays well with existing equipment.
US Air Force readies to award collaborative combat aircraft deals
This next round of collaborative combat aircraft development could involve the U.S.’s closest and “most strategic” international partners, Kendall said.
Airborne Triton drone key to Navy’s signal goals, Clapperton says
The autonomous MQ-4C Triton intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting drone can fly for more than 24 hours.
Northrop to showcase Project Scion tech payloads for unmanned vessels
Payloads produced by Northrop Grumman's Project Scion were recently tested aboard a Martac T38 in the Chesapeake Bay.
Missile defense interceptor competition enters critical design phase
The Missile Defense Agency's homeland defense interceptor competition enters critical design review stage, putting it on a path for fielding by FY27.
By Jen Judson