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Northrop Grumman’s Protected Tactical SATCOM Rapid Prototype Payload Assembled, Begins Space Vehicle Integration
January 7, 2025 | Northrop GrummanEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully completed assembly and testing of its Protected Tactical Satcom Rapid Prototype (PTS-P) payload and delivered it to the company’s facility in Gilbert, Arizona, where it will be integrated with an ESPAStar-HP bus and next-generation digital processing subsystem.
Built in partnership with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command, the company’s PTS rapid prototype delivers a modular, flexible and scalable system that offers a path toward fielding a next-generation anti-jam, protected tactical satellite communications architecture. Northrop Grumman’s system provides a tailor-made dependable communications pathway for each user capable of fighting through adversaries’ attempts to disrupt connections.
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05/05/2025 | Northrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman Corporation’s IVEWS (Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite) has successfully completed Operational Assessment flight testing on U.S. Air Force F-16 aircraft, demonstrating its effectiveness against advanced radar-guided threats.
Northrop Grumman’s Minotaur IV Rocket Successfully Launches National Security Payload for National Reconnaissance Office
04/21/2025 | Northrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman Corporation successfully launched the NROL-174 mission on a Minotaur IV rocket for the National Reconnaissance Office from Space Launch Complex 8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Minotaur IV is part of Northrop Grumman’s Minotaur family of vehicles that combines U.S. government-supplied rocket motors with the company’s proven commercial launch capabilities.
Northrop Grumman to Equip Australian C-130J Fleet with Radio Frequency Countermeasures System
04/07/2025 | Northrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasures system for its C-130J airlifter fleet.
Northrop Grumman’s NG InSight to Demonstrate Secure Communications Integration for US Air Force Connectivity
03/18/2025 | Northrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman Corporation was awarded a follow-on contract to help the U.S. Air Force connect airborne platforms with faster, secure communications solutions.
Northrop Grumman Honors Partners for Continued Manufacturing and Supplier Excellence
03/04/2025 | Northrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman Corporation recognized over 50 suppliers for their outstanding contributions and efforts in 2024. The company’s annual Supplier Excellence Awards celebrate the trusted supplier partnerships that support Northrop Grumman’s mission and values.