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Northrop Grumman Misson Systems (was Electronic Systems)
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2026
16 February

ReleaseValen: a generational leap in sensing tech

15 January One centre fuselage is produced every 30 hours on the Palmdale assembly line.

Northrop Grumman delivers 1,500th F-35 centre fuselage from Palmdale

The use of automated AR and VR tools has helped to reduce build time and training ramp-up on a production line supporting all three aircraft variants.

8 January

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman to rapidly develop Marine Corps CCA with Kratos’ Valkyrie UAS

2025
17 December The F-16 Block 70 combines a modern digital cockpit with a 12,000-hour service life to support long-term operational demands.

Lockheed completes initial F-16s for Bulgaria and Slovakia

The finished aircraft strengthen NATO interoperability while advancing national air defence modernisation plans across both air forces.

18 September

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman opens access to U.S. semiconductor facilities

4 February

ReleaseUS Air Force completes first flight of L3Harris Viper Shield electronic warfare system

2024
4 September

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite cleared for flight testing

28 August The Electronically-Scanned Multifunction Reconfigurable Integrated Sensor (EMRIS) in a Northrop Grumman testing range.

Northrop Grumman demonstrates ultra-wideband multifunction sensor

The flights demonstrated the open architecture nature of EMRIS by using third-party integration and operation. New software was rapidly deployed during flights, demonstrating the reconfigurable nature of the sensor.

2023
19 January Northrop Grumman is developing the next generation radar for the F-35 Lightning II.

Northrop Grumman sets to work on future F-35 radar

The AN/APG-85 is an advanced multifunction sensor that will be compatible with all variants of the F-35 aircraft and will be capable of defeating current and projected adversarial air and surface threats.

2021
1 July Terracotta's nearly 200 wideband digital channels can be molded cooperatively or segmented for unique purposes.

Northrop Grumman flight tests digital wideband AESA sensor

The flight verified Terracotta's ability to simultaneously perform active and passive radio frequency capabilities. Terracotta's nearly 200 wideband digital channels can be moulded cooperatively or segmented.

2020
11 November Northrop Grumman demonstrating an OMS-compliant advanced sensor during a live ground demonstration.

Northrop Grumman demonstrates OMS-compliant advanced sensor

Northrop Grumman plans to integrate a combination of OMS/Open Communication Systems sensors and software-defined radios across multiple platforms, networks and nodes to ensure multi-domain interoperability.

2019
7 November

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman delivers 500th AN/APG-81 AESA radar for the F-35 Lightning II

2015
21 October

ReleaseFirst F-16V with advanced AESA radar takes to the skies over Fort Worth

2014
25 June

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman offers newest cockpit technology for multiple platforms

2013
4 November

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman offers open architecture solutions for enhanced avionics capabilities

2012
23 October

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman employs FACE standards to bring enhanced avionics to the warfighter

10 October

ReleaseElbit Systems and Northrop Grumman collaborate in developing terrain following and terrain avoidance (TF/TA) system

28 February

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman to upgrade software for the LN-251 navigation system on the CH-53K helicopter

2011
22 June

ReleaseBoeing names KC-46 Tanker suppliers

2010
7 September

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman Distributed Aperture System (DAS) for F-35 demonstrates ballistic missile defense capabilities

21 July

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman delivers AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System operational software for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter

22 June

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman's APG-81 radar sensor performs flawlessly on first mission systems flight of Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft

2009
24 July

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman performs successful SABR fit-check aboard F-16 fighter at Edwards Air Force Base

3 July

ReleaseF-35 radar's electronic protection capabilities validated during Northern Edge 2009 exercise

6 April

ReleaseFirst successful powered flight of the Longbow Fire Control Radar Electronics Unit configuration on an Apache Block III prototype helicopter achieved

23 February

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman begins study of electronic warfare system of the future

8 February

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman partnering with Indian defense companies on manufacture of F-16 radar components

23 January

ReleaseFirst avionics-equipped F-35 rolls out