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Mar- 2026 -

12 March

Air

USAF B-21 Raider Spotted in Aerial Refueling Tests Ahead of 2027 Fielding

The US Air Force’s B-21 Raider was spotted refuelling mid-air for what appears to be the first time, marking a key milestone toward the first aircraft’s scheduled 2027 delivery.

6 March

Air

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter with 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation (General Support), 96th Aviation Troop Command, Washington National Guard airlifts a M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a training exercise with 2nd Battalion, 146th Field Artillery Regiment, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Washington National Guard at Yakima Training Center, Wash., July 17, 2025. The 96th Aviation Battalion’s CH-47 helicopters have the ability to slingload cargo from their undercarriage, including the M777 towed 155mm howitzer artillery cannons. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tristin Salisbury)

Rojoef Manuel

Northrop Grumman to Supply Aircraft Defense Systems for Germany’s Chinook Fleet

Northrop Grumman will provide its proprietary Common Infrared Countermeasures system to Germany for the first time, supplying defensive technology for the country’s future CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet.

4 March

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

Northrop Grumman Wins $225M for US Navy E-130J Training System Development

Northrop Grumman has secured a $225-million contract modification to design and deliver advanced training systems and courseware for the US Navy’s E-130J aircraft.

Feb- 2026 -

20 February

Air

Christine Casimiro

Embraer and Northrop Partner to Develop KC-390 Refueling Boom, Pitch to US

Embraer and Northrop Grumman have joined forces to develop advanced tanking capabilities for the KC-390 Millennium aircraft, aiming to pitch it to the US and other allied nations.

18 February

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Northrop’s ‘Valen’ Packs Radar, EW, and Comms Into One Sensing Tech

Northrop Grumman’s new multi-function active electronically scanned array sensing tech promises to put US and allied warfighters ahead of the curve in any fight.

9 February

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Northrop, Global Military Receive US Army Penalties Over Late Ukraine Ammo

The US Army is collecting penalties from Northrop Grumman and Global Military Products over late shipments of artillery ammunition intended for Ukraine.

3 February

Americas

Northrop's microelectronics products can be integrated into end systems faster, using ATSP V.

Jodesz Gavilan

Northrop Lands Spot in $25B US Military Microelectronics Program

Northrop Grumman has been tapped as one of the defense firms eligible to receive task orders worth up to $25 billion under the US Defense Microelectronics Activity’s Advanced Technology Support Program V.

2 February

Air

The latest Northrop Grumman SMART Demo static test.

Jodesz Gavilan

Northrop Completes Rapid Second Test of Solid Rocket Motor

Northrop Grumman has completed a rapid second firing of a newly developed solid rocket motor under its annual SMART Demo program.

Jan- 2026 -

26 January

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Boosts Taiwan Defense With Ammo Test Range, Secures Drone Supply Chain

The US has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Taiwan’s domestic defense industry through new initiatives, according to American Institute in Taiwan Director Raymond Greene.

23 January

Air