Northrop Grumman partners with Apex on Space Force space-based interceptor demonstration

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  • Northrop Grumman partnered with satellite maker Apex to support a U.S. Space Force effort to demonstrate space-based interceptor capabilities.
  • Collaboration targets a constellation-scale missile-defense layer tied to Golden Dome priorities, aiming to field space-based interceptors by decade-end.
  • Northrop will fund the SBI demonstration for the government prize competition, building on its USD 1 billion investment in missile-defense technology.
  • Program timeline calls for on-orbit capability in 2027 following ground-test demonstrations completed this year.


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