DefenseNorthrop’s YFQ-48A autonomous combat drone moves closer to first flightTaxi tests of the stealthy unmanned jet come days after the aircraft was first photographed publicly in CaliforniaMay 20, 2026Read more
DefenseDARPA, Northrop begin flight tests of XRQ-73 hybrid-electric unmanned aircraftExperimental platform aims to validate propulsion architecture for future military systemsMay 07, 2026Read more
DefensePentagon signals interest in expanding B-21 bomber fleet beyond 100 aircraftGrowing support in Washington contrasts with a more cautious stance from military plannersMay 01, 2026Read more
DefenseNorthrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Hawkeye to U.S. NavyDespite its age, carrier-based radar aircraft remains essential to fleet operations and have even inspired a Chinese clone.May 01, 2026Read more
DefenseLockheed Martin to provide training systems for U.S. Navy’s E-130J TACAMO aircraftNew platform based on the C-130J-30 will replace the E-6B Mercury in nuclear communications roleApril 30, 2026Read more
DefenseF-22 Raptor receives new anti-jam navigation upgrade for GPS-denied missionsNorthrop Grumman delivered the first production unit of the new system, which is also planned for the Navy’s E-2D HawkeyeApril 24, 2026Read more
DefenseLockheed Martin completes DREXR radar upgrade tests on E-2D Advanced HawkeyeDigital Receiver Exciter Recorder modernizes US Navy early warning fleet's radar capabilities after successful flight trials in Syracuse.April 21, 2026Read more
DefenseUS Navy targets August decision for F/A-XX fighter as Boeing, Northrop competeCarrier-based sixth-generation jet moves toward downselect after delays and funding disputesApril 21, 2026Read more
DefensePratt & Whitney to power Northrop’s YFQ-48A as USAF evaluates additional CCA designTalon Blue joins earlier YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A prototypes in autonomous wingman effortApril 18, 2026Read more
DefenseB-21 Raider completes first aerial refueling testsStealth bomber moves into longer missions ahead of planned entry into service later this decadeApril 15, 2026Read more