# northrop grumman (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover northrop grumman. Page: Feed: --- ## [Argentina gives up on returning Super Étendard fighters to service](https://www.airdatanews.com/argentina-gives-up-on-returning-super-etendard-fighters-to-service/) _2026-08-22 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ Argentine Navy will retire the French-built jets in 2026 after years of failed attempts to overcome British restrictions on their ejection-seat components ## [Germany’s first F-35A completes assembly ahead of September rollout](https://www.airdatanews.com/germanys-first-f-35-a-completes-assembly-ahead-of-september-rollout/) _2026-08-22 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ MG-01 has moved to the finishing stage in Fort Worth, while the aircraft arrives as Germany reassesses its future combat-air plans following the collapse of FCAS ## [Saab reveals full-scale model of supersonic unmanned fighter](https://www.airdatanews.com/saab-reveals-full-scale-model-of-supersonic-unmanned-fighter/) _2026-08-22 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ A3 concept previews a potential operational combat drone, while Sweden is already funding two flying technology demonstrators ## [Guetlein On Golden Dome: ‘We Cannot Protect This Nation And Bankrupt It At The Same Time’](https://www.defensedaily.com/guetlein-on-golden-dome-we-cannot-protect-this-nation-and-bankrupt-it-at-the-same-time/missile-defense/) _2026-08-21 · Frank Wolfe · Defense Daily_ While there has been criticism among missile defense advocates of Golden Dome’s development pace after the signing of an executive order in January last year, Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein, \[…\] ## [C-UAS Marketplace Is ‘Accelerating Rapidly,’ JIATF-401 Director Says](https://www.defensedaily.com/c-uas-marketplace-is-accelerating-rapidly-jiatf-401-director-says/unmanned-systems/) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Beinart · Defense Daily_ The Pentagon’s Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Marketplace is “accelerating rapidly,” according to the director of the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF)-401, with another official confirming to Defense Daily there are \[…\] ## [Defense Watch: MQ Next, DOT&E Concerns, SSN Shakedown, Army Motors](https://www.defensedaily.com/defense-watch-mq-next-dote-concerns-ssn-shakedown-army-motors/defense-watch/) _2026-08-21 · Defense Daily Staff · Defense Daily_ Drone Commonality. As the Air Force embarks on an “MQ Next” program to replace the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., MQ-9A Reaper for a loitering, long endurance intelligence, surveillance, and \[…\] ## [Interview with Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus](https://www.defensedaily.com/interview-with-rep-jeff-crank-r-colo-co-chair-of-the-golden-dome-caucus/missile-defense/) _2026-08-21 · Frank Wolfe · Defense Daily_ Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), a co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus in Congress and a member of the House Armed Services Committee’s strategic forces panel, discusses the transformative defense investments \[…\] ## [White House Targets Support For 1,000 Launches Per Year by 2030](https://www.defensedaily.com/white-house-targets-support-for-1000-launches-per-year-by-2030/space/) _2026-08-21 · Rachel Jewett · Defense Daily_ The White House set a target for the U.S to support more than 1,000 launches and reentries annually by 2030 in a new National Security Presidential Memorandum released Thursday. That \[…\] ## [USAF Working on CCA Increment 2 Acquisition Strategy, As Service Considers An Evolution Of Increment 1](https://www.defensedaily.com/usaf-working-on-cca-increment-2-acquisition-strategy-as-service-considers-an-evolution-of-increment-1/air-force/) _2026-08-21 · Frank Wolfe · Defense Daily_ The U.S. Air Force continues to develop its acquisition strategy for Increment 2 of the service’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, which centers on fielding air-to-air drones to give the \[…\] ## [Pratt & Whitney changes contracts as European Commission closes antitrust investigation](https://www.airdatanews.com/pratt-and-whitney-changes-contracts-as-european-commission-closes-antitrust-investigation/) _2026-08-21 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ EU competition authorities had examined whether Pratt & Whitney Canada restricted independent spare-parts suppliers’ access to components and services ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tZodpDZu4R3v) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Abra Group revenue rises 18% but fuel costs weigh on second-quarter results](https://www.airdatanews.com/abra-group-revenue-rises-18-but-fuel-costs-weigh-on-second-quarter-results/) _2026-08-21 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ Latin American airline group carried 17.6 million passengers as GOL and Avianca expanded capacity, while adjusted EBITDAR fell 62% ## [Portugal prepares A-29N production line to target European Super Tucano market](https://www.airdatanews.com/portugal-prepares-a-29-n-production-line-to-target-european-super-tucano-market/) _2026-08-21 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ Planned final assembly facility in Beja is not needed for the 12 aircraft already ordered by Portugal but could support future sales to other NATO countries ## [Airbus backs down on four-day office plan after employee protests](https://www.airdatanews.com/airbus-backs-down-on-four-day-office-plan-after-employee-protests/) _2026-08-21 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ European aircraft manufacturer will retain its existing hybrid work arrangements after a push for more on-site work triggered protests and strikes across several countries ## [Peru selects electronic warfare suite for new F-16 fleet](https://www.airdatanews.com/peru-selects-electronic-warfare-suite-for-new-f-16-fleet/) _2026-08-21 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ L3Harris Viper Shield will equip 12 Block 70 fighters ordered after a lengthy competition to replace the South American country’s aging Soviet-era aircraft ## [Delta and Aeromexico win court battle to preserve US-Mexico joint venture](https://www.airdatanews.com/delta-and-aeromexico-win-court-battle-to-preserve-us-mexico-joint-venture/) _2026-08-21 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ US appeals court overturns government order that would have ended nearly decade-old partnership allowing the airlines to coordinate schedules, fares and capacity ## [Saildrone And Lockheed Martin Test Fired Missiles Off USV During RIMPAC](https://www.defensedaily.com/saildrone-and-lockheed-martin-test-fired-missiles-off-usv-during-rimpac/unmanned-systems/) _2026-08-20 · Rich Abott · Defense Daily_ Saildrone and Lockheed Martin \[LMT\] on Thursday announced they test fired two Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) launches from a Saildrone Surveyor unmanned surface vessel (USV) during the Navy’s 2026 Rim \[…\] ## [Qatar cleared to buy up to four Boeing KC-46A tankers for US$4.5 billion](https://www.airdatanews.com/qatar-cleared-to-buy-up-to-four-boeing-kc-46-a-tankers-for-us-4-5-billion/) _2026-08-20 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ Potential deal would make the Gulf state the fourth customer for the 767-based refueling aircraft after the United States, Japan and Israel ## [Army Eyes Plans To Begin Production Of New T901 Helicopter Engine By 2031](https://www.defensedaily.com/army-eyes-plans-to-begin-production-of-new-t901-helicopter-engine-by-2031/army/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Beinart · Defense Daily_ The Army is eyeing plans to begin production of the new T901 engine for Black Hawk and Apache helicopters by 2031, according to a new notice. The update provides insight \[…\] ## [Qatar Could Become Fourth Country With KC-46As, As State Department Okays $4.5 Billion Sale](https://www.defensedaily.com/qatar-could-become-fourth-country-with-kc-46as-as-state-department-okays-4-5-billion-sale/air-force/) _2026-08-20 · Frank Wolfe · Defense Daily_ The State Department has approved a proposed $4.5 billion sale of four Boeing \[BA\] KC-46A Pegasus tankers and associated equipment to Qatar, which could become the fourth nation after the \[…\] ## [Portal Space Plans First Launch Of Transorbital Supernova Spacecraft In 2028](https://www.defensedaily.com/portal-space-plans-first-launch-of-transorbital-supernova-spacecraft-in-2028/space/) _2026-08-20 · Cal Biesecker · Defense Daily_ Portal Space Systems on Thursday said it has contacted with SpaceX \[SPCX\] to launch the company’s Supernova spacecraft in mid-2028, which will feature Portal’s FLARE solar thermal power propulsion system. \[…\] ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mUh6EFYgV5Bh) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [United completes first phase of expansion at massive US pilot training center](https://www.airdatanews.com/united-completes-first-phase-of-expansion-at-massive-us-pilot-training-center/) _2026-08-20 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ US airline says its Denver facility is the world’s largest of its kind and can now train as many as 860 pilots per day ## [Space Force PAE For Infrastructure Completing Move To Colorado Springs](https://www.defensedaily.com/space-force-pae-for-infrastructure-completing-move-to-colorado-springs/space/) _2026-08-20 · Frank Wolfe · Defense Daily_ U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for infrastructure–a $4 billion contracting hub for SSC–is completing a move from Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. to \[…\] ## [US Air Force tests how small teams will operate its new uncrewed fighters](https://www.airdatanews.com/us-air-force-tests-how-small-teams-will-operate-its-new-uncrewed-fighters/) _2026-08-20 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ Exercise with Anduril YFQ-44A and General Atomics YFQ-42A is helping define how the future combat drones can be controlled, maintained and rapidly returned to the air ## [ThinKom Nabs Army Award To Begin Testing Prototype High-Power Microwave For Countering Drones](https://www.defensedaily.com/thinkom-nabs-army-award-to-begin-testing-prototype-high-power-microwave-for-countering-drones/advanced-transformational-technology/) _2026-08-20 · Cal Biesecker · Defense Daily_ ThinKom this week said the Army has awarded it a potential $46 million contract to deliver up to four prototype fire-on-the-move counter-drone high-power microwave (HPM) systems for field testing beginning \[…\] ## [Italian Air Force gathers rare formation of Piaggio P.180s](https://www.airdatanews.com/italian-air-force-gathers-rare-formation-of-piaggio-p-180s/) _2026-08-20 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ Images show much of the service’s small Avanti fleet together as Italy continues to renew the unusual twin-pusher aircraft ## [Castelion Raises $1 Billion To Produce Hypersonic Weapon Sooner, Develop New Weapons](https://www.defensedaily.com/castelion-raises-1-billion-to-produce-hypersonic-weapon-sooner-develop-new-weapons/business-financial/) _2026-08-20 · Cal Biesecker · Defense Daily_ Hypersonic weapons developer Castelion Wednesday night said it has raised $1 billion in a new funding round to accelerate production of its Blackbeard hypersonic weapon and develop new, longer-range strike \[…\] ## [World’s longest aircraft project moves into industrialization phase](https://www.airdatanews.com/worlds-longest-aircraft-project-moves-into-industrialization-phase/) _2026-08-20 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ The 109-meter WindRunner is taking shape around a global supply chain as its developer expands plans beyond its original wind-energy mission ## [Azul says four-year E195-E2 grounding problem is over](https://www.airdatanews.com/azul-says-four-year-e195-e2-grounding-problem-is-over/) _2026-08-20 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ CEO John Rodgerson says Pratt & Whitney engine issues no longer keep the type grounded, although individual aircraft can still be unavailable for maintenance ## [First Airbus A350F emerges in special ‘delivery box’ livery](https://www.airdatanews.com/first-airbus-a350-f-emerges-in-special-delivery-box-livery/) _2026-08-20 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ The first flight-test aircraft is now fully assembled and painted, with its maiden flight expected as early as late September ## [DoD Declined To Brief CBO On Golden Dome](https://www.defensedaily.com/dod-declined-to-brief-cbo-on-golden-dome/missile-defense/) _2026-08-19 · Rich Abott · Defense Daily_ The Defense Department’s Golden Dome office has declined repeated briefing requests from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on what the Pentagon is planning to build while the head of that \[…\] ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aN4o11OI7OIP) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [REGENT Demonstrated Autonomous Seaglider At Navy Drone Event](https://www.defensedaily.com/regent-demonstrated-autonomous-seaglider-at-navy-drone-event/navy-usmc/) _2026-08-19 · Rich Abott · Defense Daily_ Rhode Island-based seaglider developer REGENT on Tuesday said it successfully demonstrated its Squire seaglider drone over almost two weeks at the Navy’s Silent Swarm experimentation event last month. Silent Swarm \[…\] ## [Air Force Interested In New, Lower-Cost Aerial Targets](https://www.defensedaily.com/air-force-interested-in-new-lower-cost-aerial-targets/air-force/) _2026-08-19 · Frank Wolfe · Defense Daily_ The Air Force is looking into new aerial targets that have lower costs than the more than $1 million Kratos Defense \[KTOS\] BQM-167A and the Boeing \[BA\] QF-16, a retired \[…\] ## [Lufthansa operates first Starlink-equipped flight](https://www.airdatanews.com/lufthansa-operates-first-starlink-equipped-flight/) _2026-08-19 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ Airbus A320neo D-AINM inaugurated the new high-speed internet service between Frankfurt and Rome, starting a rollout that will eventually cover around 850 Lufthansa Group aircraft ## [Embraer nears certification of world's first automatic takeoff system](https://www.airdatanews.com/embraer-nears-certification-of-worlds-first-automatic-takeoff-system/) _2026-08-19 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ E2TS automatically controls aircraft rotation and could increase payload or effective range from performance-limited airports ## [NASA reveals new colors of Boeing 737 with secretive Air Force past](https://www.airdatanews.com/nasa-reveals-new-colors-of-boeing-737-with-secretive-air-force-past/) _2026-08-19 · Ricardo Meier · Air Data News_ The 13-year-old 737-700 spent years as a classified USAF flying testbed before being transferred to NASA for a very different role