Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has introduced Project Talon, a paradigm shift in autonomous combat aircraft design that prioritizes rapid manufacturing and affordability without compromising advanced capabilities. Unveiled on December 3, 2025, at Mojave Air and Space Port, Talon signals a strategic recalibration for Northrop following the Air Force’s emphasis on cost-effectiveness in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiative. The development timeline alone underscores the program’s manufacturing-first philosophy. From program inception to ‘weight on wheels,’ Project Talon required just 15 months—a compressed schedule more typical of commercial aviation prototyping than traditional military aircraft development. Northrop projects first flight within approximately nine months, maintaining a two-year development window that demonstrates unprecedented agility in the defense sector.

Northrop Grumman Unveils Project Talon, Redefining Affordable Combat Drone Development NORTHP Grumman has officially unveiled Project Talon, an autonomous combat drone that represents a significant sh...

Northrop Grumman is accelerating production of its Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), transitioning to full-rate manufacturing this month at its Enhanced Production Integration Center (EPIC) in Huntsville, Alabama. The move signals confidence in sustained global demand for the advanced command and control platform that has become central to modern air defense architectures across NATO. Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager of C2 and weapons integration at Northrop Grumman, announced the production milestone during the Berlin Security Conference, emphasizing the company’s capacity to scale output by two to four times current levels. This expansion reflects anticipated orders from international customers and reflects the strategic importance of IBCS in an evolving security environment.