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Northrop Grumman modifying Global Hawk drones for hypersonic tests
The military hopes mounting sensors on Range Hawk aircraft will allow it to be more agile and conduct more hypersonic tests.
New in 2024: With first B-21 flight done, Northrop eyes next contract
The first B-21 flight came nearly a year after its highly publicized December 2022 debut in California.
Nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, takes first test flight
It's the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.
By Tara Copp, AP
B-21 Raider begins taxi tests, a key step before first flight
The Air Force and Northrop Grumman hope to fly the B-21 to Edwards Air Force Base later this year, barring unexpected surprises.
B-21 ground tests proceed as bomber’s first flight deadline approaches
Engine runs on the first B-21 are underway, with tests of its fuel systems, doors, landing gear and more already complete.
Air Force prepares to retire U-2 spy planes in 2026
Congress needs to approve the retirement plan, which has run afoul of lawmakers in the past.
Republican budget plan will ‘undermine’ US security, warns Biden admin
The Biden administration is portraying plans from Republicans to gut the federal budget as jeopardizing national security.
By Joe Gould
US rotationally deploys RQ-4 drone from Singapore, sources reveal
Sources in Singapore say the unmanned aircraft arrived in January and was still operating from the island nation in early March.
By Mike Yeo