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U.S. Air Force to investigate aborted ICBM test flight
An unarmed Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile test launch experienced a ground abort during the terminal countdown May 5.
Northrop Grumman clears first design review of next-generation ICBM
Northrop Grumman’s design of a new intercontinental ballistic missile for the U.S. Air Force passed its first review, the company announced Feb. 16.
Head of U.S. Strategic Command blasts GBSD critics: ‘Minuteman 3 cannot be life-extended’
The commander of U.S. Strategic Command Adm. Charles Richard said the Pentagon has to procure a new intercontinental ballistic missile and updating Cold War-era systems is not an acceptable option.
Anti-war groups take aim at Space Force, ICBMs, missile defense
A group of progressive and anti-war organizations called for the elimination of the Space Force and the cancellation of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent.
Northrop Grumman receives $13.3 billion contract to develop next-generation ICBM
Northrop Grumman was the only bidder for GBSD after Boeing decided to drop out of the competition.
Northrop Grumman weighing exit options for OmegA rocket
Northrop Grumman statement: “We will determine next steps once the debriefing process concludes."
Air Force, Space Force procurement offices try to keep programs moving during pandemic
Source selections for national security space launch, ground based strategic deterrent remain on track
Kratos, Bechtel join Northrop Grumman’s bid to develop future ICBM for U.S. Air Force
The Air Force is expected to award a sole-source development contract to Northrop Grumman for GBSD in August.
Op-ed | Why tapping the solar system’s far-flung resources would be better than building new ICBMs
The United States is on the verge of making a profound strategic mistake. The nation is preparing to spend $85 billion replacing working nuclear-armed Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missiles with a new “Ground Based Strategic Deterrent.” Like the old missiles, the new arsenal will consist of silo-based rockets with nuclear warheads.
Northrop Grumman wins competition to build future ICBM, by default
The Air Force will begin a sole-source negotiation with Northrop Grumman in anticipation of a GBSD contract.
HASC Chairman: Single-contractor bid for new ICBM is ‘troubling’
Smith said he offered to help Boeing but the company wasn't interested.
Boeing calls for government intervention in ICBM program
Boeing is asking the government to force a teaming arrangement with Northrop Grumman for the GBSD program.
Aerojet Rocketdyne to join Northrop Grumman’s bid for next-generation ICBM
The addition of Aerojet to Northrop’s team guarantees that the nation’s only two manufacturers of large solid rocket motors will be part of the GBSD program.
Air Force gets first real look at future ICBM designs
Boeing and Northrop Grumman submitted "trade studies” to help the Air Force draft GBSD program requirements.
Another way to define nuclear triad: Three legs, plus “space capability”
Protecting satellites and signals from jamming or hacking is taking on outsized importance in nuclear forces modernization.
New ICBM gets boost after Mattis’ endorsement
The unexpected escalation of North Korea’s atomic weapons program and Russia’s nuclear posturing are providing fresh momentum to U.S. efforts to develop a new intercontinental ballistic missile.
Analysts see red flags in Northrop’s acquisition of Orbital ATK
One concern is what implications this merger could have in ongoing efforts to modernize the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missiles. Orbital ATK is one of two key suppliers of rocket motors that would power future ICBMs.
Lockheed won’t protest now two-way race to refresh U.S. nuclear arsenal
Lockheed Martin Strategic and Missile Defense Systems will not protest the U.S. Air Force’s decision to move ahead with teams led by Boeing and Northrop Grumman for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program to replace Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
