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Rows of storage racks hold various missile components, including solid rocket motors, in a well-lit US air defense…

US Air Defenses Face Munitions Stockpile Challenges

The US air defense systems have proven effective, but their success relies on a dwindling stockpile of crucial components like solid rocket motors, leaving the nation with fewer interceptors and limited options to defend against threats. A balanced approach, or "high-low mix," is urgently needed to address the pressing issue of munitions shortages.

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Industrial facility with cylindrical objects, possibly rocket motors, in foreground and blurred control panel in background.

Northrop Grumman Seeks to End FTC Firewall on Solid Rocket Motor Business

Northrop Grumman is taking a major step to boost support for critical munitions and key missile programs by petitioning the Federal Trade Commission to lift a firewall on its solid rocket motor business. By removing this 2018 restriction, Northrop Grumman aims to better serve its customers' needs as a trusted supplier.

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