Modernizing the nuclear triad with a new cornerstone ICBM
[Sponsored] The Air Force’s Sentinel missile’s capabilities are being proven digitally to accelerate design and reduce costs.
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Air Force general pledges to ‘get Sentinel done,’ expects Milestone B in 2027
Air Force Program Executive Officer for ICBMs Brig. Gen. William Rogers said he has “every intention” of fully fielding the forthcoming Sentinel missile ahead of 2050.
Northrop Grumman offers made-in-USA microelectronics to partner firms
Northrop’s three government-certified semiconductor factories are now taking orders from other aerospace and defense firms, the company announced.
Northrop Grumman offers made-in-USA microelectronics to partner firms
Northrop’s three government-certified semiconductor factories are now taking orders from other aerospace and defense firms, the company announced.
Northrop Grumman’s AI testbed will fly for the first time this fall, company says
Northrop’s new Prism software will not only fly the aircraft but also allow partner companies to plug-and-play all sorts of software modules for different missions and special equipment, Northrop Grumman’s Dan Salluce told reporters.
Air Force can extend Minuteman ICBMs to 2050, but with risks: GAO
“Today’s GAO report confirms that we desperately need an independent review to hold Pentagon officials accountable for wasting and mismanaging billions of taxpayer dollars,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren told Breaking Defense
The only way to meet demand for autonomous aircraft is with more flight testing
[Sponsored] Six companies have already signed up for a new flight-test program to mature their autonomy software.
Air Force takes first Minuteman III silo offline, in milestone towards Sentinel
The service said that requirements to keep 400 nuclear missiles on alert will not be impacted by the shuttering of a silo located at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming.
New Sentinel ICBM silos, B-21’s next milestone flight on USAF radar
Lt. Gen. Andrew Gebara said that the Air Force’s plan to build fresh silos for the Sentinel ICBM will save time and cost, but that a small number may not fit on existing federal lands.
Northrop Grumman says first DARC test validates radar tracking capability
DARC has been plagued with delays almost since its inception, according to a series of annual studies by the Government Accountability Office.