Northrop Grumman to Demonstrate Space-Based Interceptor Capabilities with Apex for U.S. Space Force

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) today announced one of its industry collaborators, Apex, will support Northrop Grumman’s leading role in the Nation’s historic drive to make space-based interceptors (SBI) a reality by the end of the decade.


Northrop Grumman to Demonstrate Space-Based Interceptor Capabilities with Apex for U.S. Space Force (Courtesy of Northrop Grumman)


As part of the service’s competition to demonstrate space-based missile defense and field a network of SBIs to protect the homeland soon after, Northrop Grumman is:

*Driving a culture of success with first-of-a-kind missile defense systems to build a new layer of homeland defense with an agile, nation-spanning workforce and industry partners including Apex.
*Bringing decades of investment in missile defense technology, manufacturing capacity and expertise to demonstrate scalable space-based interceptor capabilities.
*Delivering proven capability using modern artificial intelligence.

Ryan Tintner, vice president and general manager, space superiority systems division, Northrop Grumman: “We’re combining our advanced missile defense technologies and commercial partnerships to demonstrate next generation space-based interceptor capabilities in support of our nation's Golden Dome priorities. We have already completed key ground tests this year and are uniquely positioned with Apex to rapidly accelerate and scale affordable production to defend the homeland.”

Ian Cinnamon, chief executive officer and co-founder, Apex: “Apex was founded specifically to support proliferated constellations like Golden Dome, which will require satellites to create a decisive defensive advantage for our nation. This partnership will enable operational, constellation-scale space-based missile defense and allow us to rapidly support an urgent need.”

Details on Program:
SBIs are a component of a layered missile defense system designed to defeat missiles in flight.

Northrop Grumman will fund demonstration of SBI systems capable of intercepting threats for the U.S. government’s prize competition, building on the $1 billion company-led investment in missile-defense technology.

With successful ground-test demonstrations completed this year, the company is on track to deliver on-orbit capability in 2027.

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