Scaled Composites completes first flight of Model 437 Vanguard
Scaled Composites completed the maiden flight of its latest experimental aircraft, the Model 437 Vanguard. The Model 437…
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News about Northrop Grumman, a major global aerospace and defense technology company based in the U.S.
Northrop Grumman completes first flight campaign for EMRIS multifunction sensor
Northrop Grumman Corporation has completed the first flight campaign of its Electronically-Scanned Multifunction Reconfigurable Integrated Sensor (EMRIS). The…
Northrop Grumman unveils XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid stealth drone demonstrator
Northrop Grumman Corporation has unveiled the design and construction of the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD)…
US Air Force releases first official images of B-21 Raider during test flights
The United States Air Force (USAF) has released its first official images of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider…
Northrop Grumman receives approval for B-21 Raider stealth bomber production
Northrop Grumman has been approved to commence low-rate production of its highly anticipated B-21 Raider stealth bomber. The…
A-10 Warthog Thunderbolt II: over 50 years in service
The A-10 Warthog Thunderbolt II, nicknamed the ‘Warthog’, has proven itself as a mainstay within the world of…
New engine that will power Antares 330 rocket completes first hot fire test
Firefly Aerospace has announced that it has completed the first hot fire test for its Miranda engine, which…
Revealed: Top 10 world’s fastest fighter jets in 2024
With the SR-71 long retired, and the X-15 having stopped flying during the 1960s, the quickest aircraft flying…
Top 10 largest aircraft manufacturers in the world today
In the ever-evolving landscape of aviation, it’s essential to keep abreast of the industry’s key players. As we…
US aerospace and defense companies face Chinese sanctions over Taiwan deals
China is to sanction US aerospace and defense companies Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin for providing weapons, including…
Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider strategic bomber begins engine runs
The B-21 Raider project, which has been shrouded in secrecy and anticipation, is taking tangible steps towards its…
Northrop YF-23 Black Widow II: why it never made it to the service?
In the realm of cutting-edge military aviation, stealth technology has emerged as a crucial aspect of modern warfare.…
Northrop Grumman demonstrates B-2 Spirit’s automated mission updates
Northrop Grumman Corporation, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, conducted a demonstration of the integrated airborne mission…
Northrop Grumman drops out of US Air Force’s NGAD tender
Northrop Grumman has decided not to put itself forward to be the prime contractor in the US Air Force’s…
B-21 Raider strategic bomber successfully powered on ahead of maiden flight
Northrop Grumman has successfully powered on the first flight-test aircraft of the highly anticipated B-21 Raider strategic bomber. …
Northrop to design autonomous naval VTOL aircraft for DARPA
Northrop Grumman Corporation has secured a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office. …
Northrop Grumman delivers first upgraded E-6B Mercury aircraft to US Navy
Northrop Grumman delivered the first modified E-6B Mercury aircraft back to the US Navy under the Integrated Modification…
B-21 Raider maiden flight delayed ‘by a few months’
The first flight of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider strategic bomber will now happen several months later than…