Northrop Grumman completes critical design review for Sentinel launch system

Published 20/10/2025, 14:18
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Investing.com -- Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) has completed a critical design review for the Sentinel Launch Support System in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, the company announced Monday.

The review marks a significant milestone for the Sentinel Weapon System, allowing the project to advance to system build, test, and qualification phases. The team will construct the system in Roy, Utah, and deploy it at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

The Sentinel Launch Support System serves as a digital command and control infrastructure essential for supporting Sentinel test and operational launches throughout the program’s lifecycle, functioning as an enduring backbone to ensure consistent performance and reliability.

Sarah Willoughby, vice president and general manager of strategic deterrent systems at Northrop Grumman , stated: "The successful completion of the CDR means we can now build, test, and qualify the system that will ensure the U.S. Air Force can reliably say, ’Go for launch.’ By advancing the Sentinel program, we are addressing one of the nation’s most critical deterrence missions, providing resilient and dependable capabilities to safeguard our country’s future."

The completion of this review represents a transition toward launch readiness, with advancements in software development and system integration establishing the foundation for enhanced mission-critical capabilities.

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology company that develops solutions for customers to connect and protect the world while pushing boundaries in space exploration.

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