Feature Stories

Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton is the world's premier unmanned maritime intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and targeting aircraft. Built for the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Triton supports a wide range of missions,...

The B-2 Spirit introduced a new era of stealth technology and strategic deterrence 35 years ago when it completed its maiden flight on July 17, 1989. More than three decades later, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, Northrop Grumman continues to...

Northrop Grumman's uncrewed RQ-4D Phoenix aircraft has been providing NATO with crucial surveillance capabilities since it began operations in February 2021. Phoenix leverages Northrop Grumman's leadership in autonomy to enable the alliance to...

The speed of getting to space relies on more than just the thrust of a rocket. Before any countdown begins, satellite systems must be designed, manufactured and tested to ensure they meet the unique needs of each mission. These tailorable solutions, from...

Benefitting from more than three decades of strike and stealth technology innovation, the B-21 is the next evolution of the U.S. Air Force strategic bomber fleet and the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft to reach the skies. The B-21 Raider...

Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, presenting significant challenges to the United States and its allies in safeguarding security interests. To ensure support of global maritime security, Northrop Grumman is at the forefront of...

Knowing your team “has your back” is reassuring on any level, but it carries even more significance for warfighters embarking on a mission. For pilots flying through contested airspace, where hidden enemy missiles below are designed to destroy what’s...

The history of American military propulsion dates back to the Wright brothers themselves, whose company built the first six-cylinder engine used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps in flight. More than a century later, propulsion remains an essential element...

Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center. A radar system which once required about eight transmit-receive modules for certain functions, each the...

For decades, Northrop Grumman has been making highly dependable cooling systems known as cryocoolers for spacecraft. A cryocooler is essentially a specialized refrigerator deployed on satellites and space telescopes to maintain extremely low temperatures...