NGAD Deadline: Air Force’s next-generation fighter will be selected in 2024
Little is known about the secretive sixth-generation Next Generation Air Dominance fighter, other than it will be extremely expensive.
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L3Harris to reply to FTC’s second request on Aerojet deal around June, CEO says
The Federal Trade Commission formally made a second request for information last month as it evaluates antitrust concerns associated with L3Harris acquiring one of only two major suppliers of solid rocket motors for the Pentagon.
Space Force eyes 2025-2026 timeframe for tactically responsive space capabilities
“I think now’s the time where we need to figure out what is tactically responsive space, and I don’t think there’s a clear consensus,” said Kurt Eberly, who directs Northrop Grumman’s space launch vehicles business unit.
NG built ‘factory of the future’ to produce advanced missiles
U.S. Defense giant Northrop Grumman has announced that it is building a ‘factory of the future’ for tip-to-tail production of the most advanced missiles of today and tomorrow. NG states that the new factory in West Virginia will launch a new era in mis…
US Army declares full-rate production for new battle command system
The U.S. Army on Monday declared the new battle command system, the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), ready for full-rate production. According to a press release from Army, the IBCS received a successful full-rate production Defense Acquisition…
Navy awards Lockheed $62M contract to study aircraft for future nuclear C3 missions
The service selected the C-130J-30 in December 2020 to be the base aircraft of the NC3 aircraft dubbed E-XX TACAMO.
Pentagon deems Army’s Integrated Battle Command System ready for prime time
“The full-rate production decision enables the US Army to set the fielding schedule for IBCS to operational air defense units,” prime contractor Northrop Grumman said.
Air Force seeks industry input for next-gen ICBM reentry vehicle
The new reentry vehicle will be mounted on the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile, with the goal of awarding a contract in fiscal 2026.
Northrop v Collins: Industry teams for nuclear command, control plane competition emerge
Northrop Grumman announced a high-powered team today, but industry reps told Breaking Defense another team is forming around Collins Aerospace, setting up a showdown.
Army taps teams to build new Precision Strike Missile for targets beyond 1,000 km
The development program carries a new name, the Long Range Maneuverable Fires missile, and includes a new form factor and propulsion system.