Intercontinental ballistic missile

Northrop Grumman Passes Preliminary Design Review for Next Generation Interceptor Solution

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) Next Generation Interceptor team completed its All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR), in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on January 26.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) Next Generation Interceptor team completed its All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR), in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on January 26.
  • Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team completed its Preliminary Design Review one year earlier than the original contract date.
  • (Credit: Northrop Grumman)
    The PDR established the technical approach for the full integration of Northrop Grumman’s interceptor design across all its subsystems to move into more advanced phases of development.
  • Lisa Brown, vice president, Next Generation Interceptor program, Northrop Grumman: “The Northrop Grumman NGI PDR demonstrated our technology, innovation, readiness, and performance.

Europe Missile Tracking Systems Market Analysis and Forecast 2023-2033: Emerging Hypersonic Armament Capabilities and Replacement of Legacy Systems

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Europe Missile Tracking Systems Market: Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Europe Missile Tracking Systems Market: Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Europe missile tracking systems market is projected to reach $35.26 billion by 2033 from $21.34 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 5.15% during the forecast period 2023-2033.
  • The European Missile Tracking Systems Market is experiencing a dynamic shift due to geopolitical tensions and ongoing advancements in missile technology.
  • Staying informed about technological advancements and regulatory changes is essential for navigating the evolving landscape of the European Missile Tracking Systems Market.

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE ANNOUNCES BOARD OF ADVISORS

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karman Space & Defense ("Karman"), an integrated concept-to-production solutions provider for mission-critical systems, including crewed-space flight and hypersonic missions, announced today the formation of its Board of Advisors. The Board is comprised of leading industry experts that will support the executive management team, through strategic guidance and technical analysis. A highly distinguished defense professional will join the board in the following months and be publicly announced.

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  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karman Space & Defense ("Karman"), an integrated concept-to-production solutions provider for mission-critical systems, including crewed-space flight and hypersonic missions, announced today the formation of its Board of Advisors.
  • A highly distinguished defense professional will join the board in the following months and be publicly announced.
  • Board features former NASA Astronaut, Boeing Executive, and Government Affairs Professional
    Tony Koblinski, CEO of Karman Space & Defense, said: "We are honored and excited to welcome this group of admirable and talented industry leaders as members of our Board of Advisors.
  • The Karman Space & Defense Advisory Board Members announced today are:
    Anthony "Tony" Antonelli – NASA Astronaut, US Navy (ret.)

Gecko Robotics to Help U.S. Air Force Modernize Nuclear Triad

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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The award comes through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and is part of the Air Forces efforts to modernize the legs of the U.S. nuclear triad.

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  • The award comes through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and is part of the Air Forces efforts to modernize the legs of the U.S. nuclear triad.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221129005403/en/
    A digital twin scan of a launch facility, from Gecko Robotics.
  • After a review by key stakeholders, Gecko Robotics was invited to participate in the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Centers 2nd Pitch Day.
  • More information on Gecko Robotics can be found here: Gecko Robotics
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221129005403/en/

Former USAF Officers to present evidence of UFOs Tampering with Nuclear Weapons

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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These will be cited to support the claim that nuclear missiles were inexplicably disabled while a UAP object silently hovered nearby.

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  • These will be cited to support the claim that nuclear missiles were inexplicably disabled while a UAP object silently hovered nearby.
  • Four former officers involved in such encounters will discuss these and other incidents at the National Press Club and urge the U.S. Congress to investigate and hold public hearings.
  • This Press Conference will present witness testimony and other evidence of a many of such incidents.
  • Witness affidavits that substantiate the reality of UFO activity at nuclear weapons sites will be available.

HDT Global Awarded Contract to Support Northrop Grumman in U.S. Air Force Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Program

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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SOLON, Ohio, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --HDT Global (HDT), the leading manufacturer of highly-engineered, mission-capable infrastructure solutions across defense, aerospace and government markets, announced today that it has been awarded a contract to support the U.S Air Force's Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program as part of the team led by Northrop Grumman.

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  • SOLON, Ohio, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --HDT Global (HDT), the leading manufacturer of highly-engineered, mission-capable infrastructure solutions across defense, aerospace and government markets, announced today that it has been awarded a contract to support the U.S Air Force's Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program as part of the team led by Northrop Grumman.
  • Northrop Grumman was selected by the U.S. Air Force to modernize the nation's aging intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system under a contract awarded on September 8, 2020 for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the GBSD program.
  • For the program, HDT Global will provide the Transporter / Erector used to emplace and extract the booster stages of the new GBSD missile.
  • "HDT is proud to continue our Northrup Grumman partnership on the GBSD program," said Jim Stephens, HDT Global President and CEO.

i2S2 Formed with Goal of Supporting Critical Government Operations

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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i2S2 was formed exclusively to pursue the ICBM Integrated Services Contract (ISC) 2.0.

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  • i2S2 was formed exclusively to pursue the ICBM Integrated Services Contract (ISC) 2.0.
  • The i2S2 member companies bring exceptional experience, helping large, highly-technical programs sustain critical and complex operations.
  • i2S2 was formed to help usher in a new era of response for the land-based leg of the countrys nuclear defense triad.
  • The ICBM Directorate and the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Directorate oversee a complex, critical mission that could benefit from i2S2s exceptional expertise.

Bechtel part of Northrop Grumman nationwide team awarded US Air Force ICBM modernization contract

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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Ground Based Strategic Deterrent System of inter-continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure for the U.S. Air Force.

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  • Ground Based Strategic Deterrent System of inter-continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure for the U.S. Air Force.
  • GBSD is the Air Force program to modernize the nation's aging force of ICBMs, the land leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent.
  • Bechtel will provide launch infrastructure design and construction as part of the program's Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase.
  • We are fully aligned with the Air Force and Northrop Grumman, and ready on day one to begin design, construction and turnover of the ground-based facilities."

Kratos Receives Contract Award to Support Northrop Grumman in U.S. Air Force Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Program

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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Northrop Grumman was selected by the U.S. Air Force to modernize the nations aging intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system under a contract awarded today for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the GBSD program.

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  • Northrop Grumman was selected by the U.S. Air Force to modernize the nations aging intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system under a contract awarded today for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the GBSD program.
  • For the program, Kratos will provide engineering services, the manufacture and production of specialized ground support systems, including highly complex missile transporters and payload transporters.
  • The entire Kratos team is proud to have a critical role in this national security program.
  • Work under this recent contract award will be performed at Kratos secure production facility in York, Pennsylvania.

SAIC Wins $79 Million Task Order to Enhance U.S. Air Force Readiness

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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The U.S. Air Force awarded Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) a $79 million task order to deliver mission engineering services to the 414th Supply Chain Management Squadrons Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) LGM-30 Minuteman III missile system.

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  • The U.S. Air Force awarded Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) a $79 million task order to deliver mission engineering services to the 414th Supply Chain Management Squadrons Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) LGM-30 Minuteman III missile system.
  • The 414th mission is critical to our national defense, and our newly designed solutions will enhance Air Force readiness.
  • SAIC will also focus on the suitability, lifecycle management, failure testing, and manufacturing sourcing for the systems and its associated equipment.
  • SAIC will address nuclear hardness requirements, challenges, and testing while leveraging our mission engineering and integration capabilities, including model-based systems engineering.