Northrop Grumman's Advanced Weapons designs and produces advanced high speed strike missiles and aircraft warfare systems.
Turning imaging into intelligence
Clear imaging that provides insight to pilots has always been a hallmark of LITENING, developed by Northrop Grumman.
B-21 News
Explore news stories about the B-21 Raider and related topics.
The Doolittle Raiders’ Legacy Lives On, 75 Years Later
During World War II, a crew now known as the Doolittle Raiders carried out an attack on Japan so bold and crazy it could have been impossible.
B-21 Raider Frequently Asked Questions
The B-21 long-range bomber will provide our nation with a strategic asset capable of penetrating enemy air defenses. Learn more about this important aircraft.
Electronic Warfare
Northrop Grumman’s multifunction, interoperable sensors and electronic warfare solutions create full spectrum superiority and allow warfighters to make faster, more informed decisions across all domains.
B-2 Technical Details
Type Strategic, long-range heavy bomber with low-observable technology and all-altitude capability to penetrate the most sophisticated air defenses in nuclear and conventional missions Power Plant Four General Electric F118-GE-100 turbofans, each 17,300 lbs. thrust. Crew Two (pilot and mission commander) Wingspan 172 feet Length 69 feet Height 17 feet Top Speed High subsonic Combat Ceiling [...]Read More...
AN/ZPY-1 STARLite Small Tactical Radar – Lightweight
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AN/ZPY-1 STARLite Small Tactical Radar – Lightweight
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ICBM: Over 65 Years of Technical Leadership
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B-21 Studies and Reports
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Vehicle and Dismount Exploitation Radar – AN/ZPY-5 VADER
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UH-60V Black Hawk Integrated Mission Equipment Package
Northrop Grumman’s integrated, open systems architecture features high performance across multiple platforms and enables software-defined upgrades.
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber
Built by Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Air Force's B-2 stealth bomber is a key component of the nation's long-range strike arsenal, and one of the most survivable aircraft in the world.
B-21 Raider
B-21 Raider, the future of long-range strike, will be capable of penetrating the toughest defenses to deliver precision strikes anywhere in the world.
X-47B UCAS
The X-47B is a tailless, strike fighter-sized unmanned aircraft developed by Northrop Grumman as part of the U.S. Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) Carrier Demonstration program.
Global Hawk
The RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is the premier provider of persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information.
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is the U.S. Navy's most advanced frontline carrier-based, multi-role strike fighter available today.
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye provides warfighters with the necessary situational awareness to compress the time between initial awareness and active engagement.
F-35 Lightning II
F-35 Lightning II is a stealthy, supersonic, multi-role fighter designed to meet the requirements of the United States and allied forces worldwide as the next generation fighter.
CIRCM – Common Infrared Countermeasures
Northrop Grumman’s CIRCM (Common Infrared Countermeasures) is 5th generation IRCM technology built on an open architecture that works with existing hardware and provides unparalleled warfighter protection.
Future Autonomous Air
Future autonomous platforms, powered by collaborative autonomy, will be a revolutionary approach to engaging adversaries on battlefields of the future.
10 Cool Facts about the B-2
Read about the B-2, considered an engineering marvel—the finest example of American air superiority, and how it can penetrate sophisticated enemy defenses.
Joint Threat Emitter (JTE)
Northrop Grumman’s Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) provides a modern, reactive battlespace environment, designed to help train military personnel to identify and effectively counter enemy missile or artillery threats.
MQ-4C Triton
Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions.
HAMMR – Highly Adaptable Multi-Mission Radar
HAMMR features a compact, lightweight ground configuration that employs an active electronically scanned array (AESA) antenna technology from airborne fighter aircraft.
SABR (Scalable Agile Beam Radar) APG-83 AESA
The SABR APG-83 is an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) fire control radar. Building on Northrop Grumman's 40-year legacy producing radars for the F-16, it integrates within the F-16's current structural, power and cooling constraints without Group A aircraft modification.
CIRCM – Common Infrared Countermeasures
Northrop Grumman’s CIRCM (Common Infrared Countermeasures) is 5th generation IRCM technology built on an open architecture that works with existing hardware and provides unparalleled warfighter protection.
AN/APR-39 Digital Radar Warning Receiver Family
The Northrop Grumman AN/APR-39 Digital Radar Warning Receiver Family suite maximizes survivability by improving aircrew situational awareness.
Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS)
Northrop Grumman's Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) detects, classifies and localized floating and near-surface moored mines.
AN/ALQ-131(V) Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Pod
Northrop Grumman’s AN/ALQ-131 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) pod protects aircrews from radio frequency threats to allow for effective electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO).
Bat Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Bat is Northrop Grumman's family of affordable, medium altitude, multi-mission unmanned aircraft systems, configurable with differently-sized fuel tanks and different sensor payloads to meet ever-changing tactical missions.
Global Hawk Enterprise
The Global Hawk Enterprise is a family of high-flying HALE Unmanned Systems, including NATO AGS and Triton.
Fire-X
The Fire-X expanded capability, medium-range vertical unmanned aircraft system combines the best of two proven air systems in a low cost, fast-fielding package.
F-5 Tiger Fighter Jet
F-5 is an agile, highly maneuverable, reliable supersonic fighter jet, combining advanced aerodynamic design, engine performance and low operating costs.
C-2A Greyhound
C-2A Greyhound, the U.S. Navy's carrier-onboard-delivery aircraft, providing logistics support. It can deliver a payload of 10,000 lbs., and accommodate cargo & passengers.
Special Mission Aircraft
Northrop Grumman’s Special Mission Aircraft product portfolio provides affordable, responsive and advanced capabilities to customer-preferred platforms.
A-10 Thunderbolt II
Jet aircraft built for the Air Force for air support of troops, attacking armored vehicles, and providing quick-action against enemy ground forces.
E-2C Hawkeye 2000
The all-weather E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning and battle management aircraft has served as the "eyes" of the U.S. Navy fleet for more than 30 years.
T-38 Talon
More than 72,000 U. S. Air Force pilots have trained in Northrop Grumman Corporation's T-38 Talon, the world's first supersonic trainer when it entered service.
LAIRCM Joint Program Management Review (JPMR)
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LITENING Program Management Review
Northrop Grumman invites you to attend the LITENING Program Management Review (PMR). PMR will be a forum for collecting and evaluating feedback from the user community, and sharing experiences and ideas related to LITENING operations, performance, logistics and development.
B-21 Supporting Voices
Hear why government and military leaders support the B-21 Raider and its advanced capabilities.
B-21 Raider Frequently Asked Questions
The B-21 long-range bomber will provide our nation with a strategic asset capable of penetrating enemy air defenses. Learn more about this important aircraft.
B-21 Studies and Reports
Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider will play a vital role in U.S. national security and strategic deterrence. Read the latest studies and reports about this critical mission.
B-21 News
Read these recent news articles about the B-21 Raider, which will be capable of penetrating the toughest defenses to deliver precision strikes worldwide.
Advanced Composite Structures
Northrop Grumman's industry leadership in advanced composite structures makes us the partner of choice to design, develop and fabricate technically complex composite structures and components for commercial and military aircraft, rockets and naval applications.
NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS)
The NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance system will expand NATO's joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability.
LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod
Northrop Grumman’s LITENING is a podded, multi-sensor targeting and surveillance system that enables aircrews to detect, acquire, auto-track and identify targets at long ranges.
Interoperability Leads to LongShot
Northrop Grumman's LongShot Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is another example of continued modernization and improvements in advanced weapons technology that are critical to national security.
E-8C Joint STARS
E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, known as Joint STARS, is the U.S. Air Force's premier airborne C2ISR platform.
Fire Scout
Fire Scout is a combat-proven, autonomous helicopter system providing real-time Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Target-acquisition.
AN/AAQ-24(V) DIRCM (Directional Infrared Countermeasure)
The AN/AAQ-24(V) Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system is the only DIRCM system in production today that will protect aircraft from today's infrared guided missiles.