Northrop Grumman delivers an uncontested technological edge and decisive advantage to our nation and allies in the field of missile defense.
Missile Defense Innovations
Simulating Long-Range Threats
Northrop Grumman’s targets portfolio consists of 10 basic vehicle configurations and a variety of plug-and-play enhancement kits that can be used to upgrade the selected configuration to meet specific mission requirements.
Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC)
Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications dynamically integrates and coordinates BMDS assets to increase system performance throughout the battlespace.
Ground Subsystems Support Contract
Leveraging 65 years of proven performance and expertise from across legacy Northrop Grumman companies to ensure today’s Minuteman III system is safe, secure and reliable while positioning the Air Force for a smooth transition to the modernized replacement system, Ground Based Strategic Deterrent, over the next couple of decades.
Gunning for Missiles
Cannon-Based Air Defense fires guided ammunition for base protection against mass attacks
AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR)
The AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR ensures robust air defense for the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines of the U.S. armed forces, as well as select international customers.
Glide Phase Interceptor
Glide Phase Interceptor is designed to detect, track, control, and engage hypersonic threats in the glide phase of the missile’s flight.
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.
A First and Last Flight Test
Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, America’s homeland defense shield designed to detect, intercept and destroy long-range missiles.
Civil and Commercial Space
Northrop Grumman's depth and breadth of mission experience in developing leading-edge space technologies allows us to play vital roles in the quest to answer compelling questions about the origins of our universe, to explore beyond our own planet, and pioneer new technologies.
Missile Defense
Northrop Grumman brings more than six decades of experience as prime contractor and strategic partner on mission-critical missile defense programs.
Cannon-Based Air Defense
Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center
The Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) is the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) premier integration center for national and international ballistic missile defense. The MDIOC performs a critical role in the development of U.S. defense capability and strategy.
Go Fast, Think Big
Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of solid rocket motors that propel the nation’s can’t-fail missions.
AN/TPY-5(V)1 3DAdvantage Long Range Radar
Northrop Grumman has evolved its radar family to create a new, enhanced, long-range digital solution known as 3DAdvantage.
AN/TPS-78 Advanced Capability (ADCAP) & ADCAP Multi-Mode Radar (MMR)
The AN/TPS-78 Advanced Capability (ADCAP) & ADCAP Multi-Mode radars are the next generation advanced air surveillance radar made possible by advances in high power transistor design.
Ground-Based Midcourse System
Northrop Grumman’s Ground-Based Midcourse Defense System (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation's defense against ballistic missile attacks.