2022 AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference
2022 AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference
Connecting and protecting across domains. That’s Defining Possible.
Events and Panels
Northrop Grumman Integrated Deterrence Media Briefing
Monday, September 19, 1:15 – 2:00 pm
Featuring: Thomas H. Jones, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems; Frank DeMauro, vice president and general manager, Strategic Deterrence; Chris Haynes, director, business development and strategy, Weapons Systems; Adil Karim, vice president, Growth and Mission Solutions.
Long-Range Strike: Fielding Tomorrow’s Bomber
Tuesday, September 20, 1:30 – 2:10 pm
Featuring: Thomas H. Jones, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems
Northrop Grumman JADC2 Connectivity Media Briefing
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 10:30 – 11 am
Location: Suite 5221
Subject Matter Experts: Jenna Paukstis, vice president, Communications Solutions and Adil Karim, vice president Growth and Mission Solutions
Panel: Nuclear Modernization
Wednesday, September 21, 1:00 – 1:40 pm
Featuring: Lt. Gen. James “Jim” Kowalski, USAF (Ret.), Vice President, Government Programs, Northrop Grumman
Electromagnetic Warfare
Wednesday, September 21, 3:30 – 4:10 pm
Featuring: Brent T. Toland, Vice President and General Manager, Navigation, Targeting & Survivability Division, Northrop Grumman

Advancing Aeronautics
Northrop Grumman is delivering the advanced aircraft and connected, interoperable systems essential to the Joint Force and to enduring advantage across the battle space.
News Releases:
- ESD PEKK: The Additive Acronym of Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing
- How Military Aircraft EO/IR Systems Save American Lives
- Aviation Week Honors Northrop Grumman with the Laureate Award in Defense Manufacturing
- Modernized Electronic Warfare for the Global F-16 Fleet
- Northrop Grumman Downselected as Sole Contractor for US Air Force F-16 Electronic Warfare Suite
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JADC2
Northrop Grumman is Defining Possible by playing a critical role in delivering capabilities that create a more connected battlespace for the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense. We are an unmatched leader in connecting systems across domains to improve the capability of the joint force, regardless of the threat environment with trusted, resilient and cyber-secure systems. We’re investing in advanced networks and a family of open-architecture, platform agnostic gateways that provide the secure, connective tissue between systems and sensors, and ensure delivery of the right data, to the right place, at the right time.
News Releases:
- Northrop Grumman Selected for US Air Force Advanced Battle Management System Digital Infrastructure Consortium
- Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Joint Integrated Fires During Valiant Shield
- Northrop Grumman to Build Multi-Level Space Mesh Networking Prototype to Enable DOD’s Vision for Connected Battlespace
- Northrop Grumman’s FAAD C2 Plays Integral Role Testing JADC2 Messaging Standard
- Northrop Grumman and AT&T Collaborate to Power Next Generation, 5G-enabled Defense Capabilities
- Northrop Grumman and Kratos Demonstration Brings JADC2 Connectivity to Life
Articles:
- How Machine Learning and AI Are Enhancing Joint Force Operations
- Algorithms Are Powering Collaborative Autonomy for the Joint Force
- Advanced Networking is Creating an Internet of Warfighting Things
- Overcoming Vendor Lock-In Leads to Better Outcomes
- The Future of Defense
- Connected to Defend
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Integrated Deterrence
Defining Possible through trusted, end-to-end, next-generation, integrated capabilities advancing battle management sensing, and powering the perceived threat by seamlessly integrating with existing systems critical to present and future mission excellence.
News Releases:
- Northrop Grumman Meets Rocket Motor Casting Milestone on Road to Sentinel’s First Flight
- Northrop Grumman to Unveil the B-21 Raider
- Northrop Grumman Completes Critical Design Review for Next-Gen OPIR Missile Warning Mission Payload
- Northrop Grumman to Provide Next-Generation Missile Warning Satellites for US Space Force
- Northrop Grumman Opens New Facility Supporting Missile Defense Solutions and Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Program
- Northrop Grumman and US Air Force Collaborate to Meet Integrated Baseline Review Milestone
- Northrop Grumman Successfully Conducted Major Milestone for Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Program
- Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract to Replace Aging ICBM System
- Rising to the Occasion: Northrop Grumman and the Sentinel (GBSD) Program
- Northrop Grumman Continues B-2 Spirit Modernization
- B-21 Raider’s Path to Flight Readiness
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Advanced Weapons
Intelligent, effective weapons, ready for today’s fight and beyond. We are a leading provider of weapons for the nation’s most difficult challenges. Designing revolutionary new capabilities to ensure the U.S. and our allies restore and sustain overmatch.
News Releases:
- Modernizing the Precision Guidance Kit
- Northrop Grumman Successfully Identifies Modern Threats During Advanced Missile Flight Test
- Third Successful Missile Live Fire Test for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range
- Raytheon Missiles & Defense, Northrop Grumman Complete Second Hypersonic Weapon Flight Test
- Northrop Grumman Announces New Missile Integration Facility
- Northrop Grumman Receives US Air Force Contract for Stand-in Attack Weapon Development
- Developing Hypersonic Missile Systems: A New Capability Center Brings High-Speed Weapons to the Forefront
- Northrop Grumman Awarded $110 Million for US Air Force Hard Target Void Sensing Fuze
Articles:
- Hypersonics — The Far, Far Side of the Sound Barrier
- Propulsion Control Systems Keep Their Cool With New Aerospace Technology
- Strengthening Missile Defense through Suborbital Target Vehicles
- Ditching the Documents
- Guided Projectiles and Precision Weapons
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