Northrop Grumman Opens 20 Facilities, Raises B-21 Production 25%
Northrop Grumman opened 20 new U.S. facilities adding 2 million square feet, drove 5% organic sales growth in Q1 2026 and secured a deal to increase B-21 bomber output 25% with $2.5 billion investment. Heightened geopolitical tensions have spurred orders that doubled tactical missile capacity and lifted defense spending on munitions.
1. Q1 Sales Growth
Northrop Grumman reported 5% organic sales growth in Q1 2026, driven by modernization programs of the nuclear triad and rising global military spending that increased orders for radar systems, solid rocket motors and integrated defense solutions.
2. B-21 Production Agreement
The company secured an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to boost B-21 Raider stealth bomber production rates by 25%, supported by $2.5 billion in company-funded investments phased over several years.
3. Manufacturing Expansion and Missile Capacity
Over the past two years, Northrop Grumman opened 20 new manufacturing facilities adding 2 million square feet, doubling tactical missile production capacity and positioning its weapons business—now approaching 10% of total sales—for further growth.