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Over the next decade, we will deliver hundreds of #GEM boosters to support United Launch Alliance (ULA)’s rapid launch cadence of its #VulcanRocket. 🚀 Watch two of our GEM 63XL boosters in action Oct. 4 as they support the second flight of this next-generation rocket: http://ms.spr.ly/6047mW8kF

MDA marks 20 years of Ground-based Midcourse Defense In support of US Northern Command, members of the Missile Defense Agency's Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program have carried out the mission of providing the Warfighter with a reliable, cost-effective capability to protect the U.S. homeland from ballistic missile threats. In January 2002, the White House issued a National Security Presidential Directive for the Department of Defense to deploy an initial homeland defense capability by the end of 2004. As a result of this directive and in record time, the first Ground-based Interceptor (GBI), constructed in Courtland, AL, was delivered to Fort Greely, AK, June 23, 2004. In September 2004, MDA director Lt. Gen. Trey Obering declared a "limited defensive operations" status for homeland missile defense. At the time, this capability consisted of only five Ground-based Interceptors (GBIs) at Ft. Greely and the upgraded Cobra Dane Radar at Eareckson Air Station in Shemya, AK. This operational emplacement marked the beginning of a new era and provided to the United States the ability to defend itself against long-range ballistic missile attacks. Today, the GMD element of the Missile Defense System continues to provide Combatant Commanders the capability to engage and destroy intermediate- and long-range ballistic missile threats in space to protect the United States. Spanning 15 time zones, GMD and its associated systems consist of 44 interceptors in Alaska and California, seven types of land, sea, and space based sensors and multiple fire control systems. Due to our adversaries continued investment in offensive systems, MDA is investing in improvements to the homeland missile defense architecture to include development of the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) and the Long Range Discrimination Radar. Today, MDA and the Department are continuing to upgrade GBIs through the limited and time-bounded Service Life Extension Program while production for NGI ramps up. The strategy includes delivering new capabilities to the Warfighter using a sustainable approach that continues to leverage existing GBI assets. Once fielded, NGI will be capable of defeating expected threat advances into the 2030s and beyond. Of course, the success of our existing and future capabilities depend on the men and women who develop, test, operate, and integrate them in coordination with our allies and partners around the world. These include the Warfighters from the 49th Missile Defense Battalion and the 100th Missile Defense Brigade, as well as the members of the Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense. Together, they keep a watchful eye on the skies and stand ready to defend our Homeland at a moment's notice. While the GMD system has provided a protective layer to our way of life for 20 years, the MDA will remain diligent in providing required upgrades and developing new capabilities for the Warfighter to continue protecting our country.

At Northrop Grumman, we're connecting the #Arctic with cutting-edge #satellitecommunications technology. 🛰️ Secured communications, at the top of the world. That’s #DefiningPossible. ngc.com/High-North

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hosting a nationwide virtual information session for qualified, cleared business management professionals wanting to start their journey of Defining Possible! Register at https://lnkd.in/gRQZv5Mj to speak with our Talent Acquisition team about these roles, our comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, flexible schedules, and a workplace where everyone has a voice. Bring your knowledge and expertise and learn how you can contribute to projects that transform how we connect and defend the world.

In partnership with the Missile Defense Agency and the Japanese Ministry of Defense, we will produce the Glide Phase Interceptor, the first-ever hypersonic countermeasure against hypersonic missile threats. http://ms.spr.ly/6040meeNi Our purpose-built interceptor will provide reliable, layered defense against regional #hypersonic missile threats.

The DoD Skillbridge program is designed to connect transitioning service members with opportunities to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service. As a partner to the program, we are proud to offer internships in various areas to eligible military personnel. Learn more about the partnership and other opportunities to join Northrop Grumman at our Transitioning Military Information Session on Wednesday, October 16 at 1 p.m. PT. Register at https://lnkd.in/gPvycnhu

Progress on the B-21 Raider is backed by digital technologies and a steady focus on key program strategies. With flight test expanding and production underway, we're proud to continue our path to delivering American air superiority for the United States Air Force. ✈️ Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6041mnD4N #DefiningPossible

From high above the skies, in the most contested battlespaces, MESA senses sophisticated threats and enables interoperability for our armed forces and global allies. 🌐 Learn more about MESA’s multifunction technology: http://ms.spr.ly/6045mO27S 📸 Image credit: Boeing #AFA #AFANational

Global Hawk is a proven high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) capability providing unmatched ground surveillance capabilities in today’s competition and conflict. Check out the first public takeoff of Japan Air Self-Defense Force's RQ-4 at the Misawa Air Festival. 🛫 Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6049mp9aZ

As the sole provider of AESA radars on both 5th-gen fighters for the United States Air Force, our innovation and scalability keep the U.S. and allied forces ahead of the unpredictable. That’s #DefiningPossible! Learn more about our advanced AESA technology: http://ms.spr.ly/6044mO2A2 #AFA #AFANational