A new chain gun for ground threats and drones
The latest Bushmaster can also perform counter-UAS with airburst ammo.
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Eyeing export orders, Northrop unveils counter-UAS Bushmaster M230LF dual-feed gun
Northrop has developed a prototype of the new gun, completed a phase of "internal live firing" and plans on new live fire trials based off a 4x4 sized vehicle, "similar to a JLTV [Joint Light Tactical Vehicle]" type, in the "next six months," said a company representative.
How AI is shaping geospatial intelligence
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Northrop Grumman adds AI to Army’s command system for counter-drone defense
The new “Advanced Battle Manager” for the widely used Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) command-and-control system was field-tested at Yuma Proving Grounds this summer, the company says.
Northrop selected to develop anti-hypersonic Glide Phase Interceptor
"Today's decision represents a turning point for hypersonic glide phase defense," Lt. Gen. Heath Collins, MDA director, said in the announcement.
Lithuania and Northrop Grumman sign IFV ammunition pact
Lithuania's state-owned Giraitė Armaments Plant is also set to join the ammunition production project alongside Northrop, according to Gintarė Skaistė, Lithuania's finance minister.
Sixth-generation fighter at F-35 costs? ‘That’s not going to happen,’ industry predicts.
“That’s not going to happen,” one defense industry official told Breaking Defense, adding that there are “distinct differences” in design parameters, materials and fleet sizes that drive higher costs for a sixth-generation fighter versus older, more prolific jets like the F-35 and F-15.
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B-21 Raider bomber shows off in new video, flying up to twice a week
The Air Force revealed new footage of the B-21 in flight, as program officials said the program is moving along well.
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Air dominance requires first establishing a layered approach
Real-time, integrated command and control and networking services enables Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control.
Northrop releases new software, hardware ‘ecosystem’ aimed at CJADC2-style integration
In addition to software systems, Northrop exec Jenna Paukstis told Breaking Defense the new line includes physical hardware components like open system processors, multifunction apertures and modules that can be plugged into both new and legacy platforms manufactured by anyone.
False start? DoD IG ‘terminated’ NGAD next-gen fighter review, but may revisit down the road
The review was to examine whether the Air Force was moving too fast in pushing the plane into the EMD phase, but there was no EMD phase after all.
How integrated modeling and simulation accelerates Europe’s defensive edge
Lockheed Martin’s ACES platform delivers a shared virtual battlespace that strengthens readiness, interoperability, and faster decision-making through advanced, integrated modeling and simulation capabilities designed for evolving global threats.
Navy awards L3Harris $587 million contract for next-gen electronic warfare pod
The award follows years of delay due to a GAO protest stemming from the service's attempt in 2020 to award the contract.
Wittman: No ‘reservations’ about loyal wingman CCA drones’ affordability
“I don't have reservations about affordability of CCA, because I think just by their very nature, they want to be much less expensive,” Rep. Rob Wittman told Breaking Defense. “What I want to make sure of is that we don't try to take a CCA that's a basic platform and add a bunch of cost to it, because we have this requirement creep."
Northrop Grumman, L3Harris lock horns for Polish F-16 EW package
The two American firms are pitching competing electronic warfare platforms that they hope will be part of Warsaw's planned upgrade from Block 50 configuration F-16s to Block 70.
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Space Development Agency’s global mesh network in space is moving forward, with speed
By focusing on delivering minimum viable products, the Space Development Agency is enabling a larger set of suppliers to rapidly field data transport and missile tracking systems.