Air Force picks General Atomics, Anduril to build first CCA drone wingmen
Anduril, Shield AI and Collins have been tapped to develop the autonomy system for the collaborative combat aircraft.
Northrop Grumman partners with Apex for 2027 SBI demo
Startup Apex Space had previously announced its own self-funded SBI demonstration called Project Shadow by the end of 2026.
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Air Force clears T-38s to resume flying
The training jet was grounded May 19, a week after a T-38 crashed in Mississippi.
General Atomics CCA drone returns to flight
Air Force Col. Timothy Helfrich said the response to the drone’s April 6 crash “validates our approach to accept acquisition/test risk instead of operational risk allowing us to accelerate the program towards fielding.”
DARPA’s robotic servicing mission to finally fly this summer
The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites mission, a partnership between DARPA and Northrop Grumman, will result in the first US on-orbit servicing capability, according to company officials.
Air Force grounds T-38 fleet after Mississippi mishap
The Air Force said an “operational pause” is necessary as an investigation into a May 12 crash of the aircraft proceeds. Inspections to return aircraft to flight are expected to begin as soon as this week.
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Europe rearms: Battle management, counter-UAS, and real AI at the edge
Mapping Europe’s modernization from the Eastern drone wall to actual artificial intelligence resident in tanks.
Five companies win DoD’s Drone Dominance small drone ‘Lethality Prize Challenge’
"[The] Lethality Challenge selection gives us a rail-locked pathway to thousands or tens of thousands of unit orders for this product, which has absolutely changed the caliber of discussion we’re having with investors, suppliers, other customers/partners, etc," drone-maker Bravo's Kevin Landtroop told Breaking Defense.
B-52 modernization ‘stabilized’ after cost spikes, schedule delays, Air Force official says
“It’s a lot of money. Some of us watch that money very carefully,” said Rep. Clay Higgins.
Lockheed opposes Northrop bid to remove firewall on solid rocket motor business
Northrop argues that a 2018 consent order is hampering its ability to ramp up solid rocket motor production needed for critical munitions.
Australia enlists Northrop Grumman for solid rocket motor production
It will also work with DefendTex, Black Sky Industries and Anduril Australia to explore novel manufacturing methods
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With unmanned systems in the forefront, Marine Corps evolves how it operates
Marines could begin operational testing with drone wingmen in 2029, and in the future could conduct their own intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in lieu of contractors, officials said during the Modern Day Marine conference in Washington.
The sights of Sea Air Space Day 2
Check out a selection of photos from the show floor.
Northrop to invest $2.5B to hasten B-21 production
The company plans to spend $200 million in 2026 to accelerate B-21 production, Northrop CEO Kathy Warden said.
F/A-XX fighter downselect coming in August: CNO
The competition for the Navy's sixth-generation fighter contract has narrowed to Northrop Grumman and Boeing.