2026 AFA Warfare Symposium

Built for speed and scale – and we deliver.

BUILT FOR SPEED AND SCALE – AND WE DELIVER

We have invested more in growth, developed more integrated, agile technologies and fielded more battle-tested successes than anyone. No one delivers at speed and scale like us, from efficient force multipliers to the most complex systems on Earth.

Concept of Sentinel missile in silo

Featured Panels

Northrop Grumman executives and subject matter experts in aerospace, cyber and defense will speak at the 2026 AFA Warfare Symposium. The conference is February 23 – 25 at the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, CO.

Integrated Air & Missile Defense

  • Tuesday, Feb. 24, 11 to 11:40 a.m.
  • Colorado B
  • Rob Fleming, President, Northrop Grumman Space Systems

Long-Range Strike – With Speed

  • Tuesday, Feb. 24, 3:45 to 4:25 p.m.
  • Colorado C
  • Tom Jones, President, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems

Target Indication from Space

  • Wednesday, Feb. 25, 8:50 to 9:30 a.m.
  • Colorado B
  • Brandon White, Vice President & General Manager, Multi-Domain Operations, Northrop Grumman Space Systems

Defending the Homeland

  • Wednesday, Feb. 25, 11:20 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Colorado C
  • Aaron Dann, Vice President, Connectivity and Network Solutions, Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems

Dynamic Space Operations

  • Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1:30 to 2:10 p.m.
  • Colorado C
  • Ryan Tintner, Vice President and General Manager, Space Superiority, Northrop Grumman Space Systems

Strategic Deterrence

As a trusted partner to the U.S. Air Force across critical mission sets and security priorities, Northrop Grumman plays a key role in delivering and modernizing U.S. strategic deterrence capabilities. The unique advantage of our technology is its ability to outpace future threats to hold adversaries at risk anytime, anywhere. Explore how we are shaping the future of strategic deterrence: 

Northrop Grumman Advances B-21 Raider Across Test and Production

Northrop Grumman Advances B-21 Raider Across Test and Production

Delivering Deterrence: Sentinel Restructure to Complete in 2026

Delivering Deterrence: Sentinel Restructure to Complete in 2026

B-2 Spirit: Evolving with Agility

B-2 Spirit: Evolving with Agility

Next-Generation Layered Homeland Defense  

Northrop Grumman addresses rapidly evolving homeland security threats through a mission-focused portfolio of advanced technologies. As a trusted autonomy provider with over 500,000 autonomous flight hours, we continue to pioneer and advance the systems that strengthen national defense. Discover our next-generation solutions:

Northrop Grumman Reveals ‘Project Talon’: the Autonomous Wingman

Northrop Grumman Reveals ‘Project Talon’: the Autonomous Wingman

Northrop Grumman Announces First Talon IQ™ Autonomous Testbed Partners

Northrop Grumman Announces First Talon IQ™ Autonomous Testbed Partners

Northrop Grumman to Rapidly Develop Marine Corps CCA with Kratos’ Valkyrie UAS

Northrop Grumman to Rapidly Develop Marine Corps CCA with Kratos’ Valkyrie UAS

Advanced Targeting + Intercept 

In today's complex defense landscape, precision and speed are critical. Northrop Grumman is at the forefront of revolutionizing targeting and intercept capabilities, ensuring that our military can effectively address emerging threats. Explore how we are advancing these technologies to secure a safer future:

Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force Test Stand-in Attack Weapon Separation from F-16

Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force Test Stand-in Attack Weapon Separation from F-16

Northrop Grumman's SMART Demo Program Delivers Two Solid Rocket Motors and Achieves Successful Firing in Under 12 Months

Northrop Grumman's SMART Demo Program Delivers Two Solid Rocket Motors and Achieves Successful Firing in Under 12 Months

Boosting Production: Delivering Solid Rocket Motors at Record Rates

Boosting Production: Delivering Solid Rocket Motors at Record Rates

Programs

B-2 Spirit

B-2 Spirit

B-21 Raider

B-21 Raider

Sentinel

Sentinel

Project Talon

Project Talon

Talon IQ™

Talon IQ™

Lumberjack

Lumberjack

Stand-in Attack Weapon

Stand-in Attack Weapon

Solid Rocket Motors

Solid Rocket Motors

NG InSight

NG InSight

Integrated Viper EW Suite (IVEWS)

Integrated Viper EW Suite (IVEWS)

LITENING

LITENING