Northrop-Grumman
Northrop Grumman specializes in space, aeronautics, defense, and cyberspace.
Laser Weapon Fired from US Warship Destroys Target Drone
A laser weapon mounted on a US Navy warship (USS Portland) shot down a target drone during in the first at-sea test of the Navys high-energy laser weapon system. The test...
Northrop Builds New Very Lightweight Torpedo
Northrop Grumman has built and tested the first industry-built Very Lightweight Torpedo (VLWT) for the U.S
Space Force Awards Northrop $2.4B to build Missile-Warning Satellites
Northrop Grumman has won a $2.4 billion contract to build two satellites that will be part of a future constellation that will warn the U
US Navy to Deploy MQ-8C Fire Scout ‘Helicopter’ UAV in 2021
One of the largest reconnaissance and surveillance UAVs, Northrop Grummans Fires Scout, built from a Bell 407 Helicopter is scheduled for deployment with the US Navy in 2021. The US Navy,...
Northrop, Raytheon Partnership to Pursue US Missile Interceptor Contract
Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Missiles & Defense are partnering to pursue a US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) contract to build the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI). "This strategic partnership will offer...
Northrop to soon test Communication Network between 5th Gen Jets
Northrop Grumman will begin testing the US Air Forces gatewayONE net-centric communication system that will connect the services fifth generation platforms such as the F-22 and F-35 jets, soon. “Northrop Grumman...
Northrop to Manufacture Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles Meant For F/A-18 Jets
Northrop Grumman has won a contract worth $165 million to provide AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGMs) to be armed on FA-18 jets of the US Navy and Italian forces. "The...
Northrop Grumman's Spacecraft Brings Back Intelsat 901 Satellite into Geostationary Orbit
In a first-of-its kind activity in space, a special spacecraft, Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV-1) from Northrop Grumman subsidiary SpaceLogistics LLC, docked with an out-of-orbit Intelsat 901 satellite and brought it...
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Helsing Acquires Blue Ocean to Advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Capabilities
European defence firm Helsing has announced the acquisition of Blue Ocean, an ocean technology company known for designing and operating autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs)
Russian Yak-130M Combat Trainer Ready for Ground Testing
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) today announced that the first prototype of the Yak-130M combat trainer has been built at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant
1,152 Israeli Soldiers Killed Since Gaza Incident of October 7, 2023
Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced that 1,152 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the Gaza conflict began on October 7, 2023
U.K. Signs $797M Defense Deals with India for Missiles, Warship Engines
The United Kingdom and India have signed defense contracts worth £600 million ($797 million) during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India on October 9
Frozen Russian Assets Pay for Rheinmetall’s Supply of Skyranger 35 Air Defense System to Ukraine
Rheinmetall is supplying Ukraine with further Skyranger 35 air defence systems based on the Leopard 1chassis
Latest Chinese GJ-11 "Sharp Sword" Drone Seen at an Air Base in...
North Korea Reveals Hwasong-20 ICBM Capable of Reaching U.S. Mainland
Denmark Allocates $4.5B to Buy 16 Additional F-35 Fighter Jets
Russia Sanctions French Automaker Renault for Producing Drones for Ukraine
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...