Northrop Grumman has secured a $94.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy to develop a new solid rocket motor to support extended-range missile programs. The award matters as the Navy accelerates efforts to counter fast-moving air, surface, and hypersonic threats. The contract covers the development and qualification of a 21-inch diameter second-stage solid rocket motor for future Navy missile systems. Northrop Grumman will carry out design, testing, and low-rate initial production of 60 units at its Propulsion Innovation Center in Elkton, Maryland, as the Navy evaluates options for wider deployment across multiple platforms.

Prometheus Energetics to manufacture solid rocket motors in Indiana from 2027

This test aimed to validate the performance of the rocket motor and its design maturity, focusing on wired end-burning technology for hypersonic applications.

Test Validates Digital Design and Performance of High-Performance Upper Stage Motor