Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

Northrop could win up to $85B for GBSD next-gen ICBMs, targeting an earlier fielding via accelerated contracting

Northrop is positioned to receive an approximately $85 billion award for the U.S. Air Force’s Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program earlier than expected, contingent on continued access to secure facilities. The timing would compress the path to next‑generation ICBM production and deployment.

2026-04-25T10:05:28.328266-07:00
North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy   Airlines  
DefenseNews.com • Valerie Insinna

With the commercial aviation industry in a nosedive, the Defense Department offers airlines a lifeline

By DefenseNews.com: U.S. Transportation Command is hoping that the contracts its issuing to commercial air providers can help them weather the financial storm caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

2026-04-25T10:05:24.012202-07:00