Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force Accelerate Sentinel Program Momentum

FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are achieving substantial progress across the Sentinel program, advancing toward first flight in 2027 and initial capability in the early 2030s. From missile testing and infrastructure prototyping to supply chain readiness, Sentinel is accelerating development enabled by a transformed acquisition approach.