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Northrop Grumman Expects Agreement Soon To Accelerate B-21 Production; Pausing Buybacks

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Northrop Grumman Expects Agreement Soon To Accelerate B-21 Production; Pausing Buybacks
Pictured is the second flight test U.S. Air Force B-21 Raider--an arrival at Edwards AFB, Calif. announced by the Air Force in September 2025 (Photo Provided by U.S. Air Force)

Northrop Grumman [NOC] remains in negotiations with the Defense Department on accelerating production of the Air Force’s B-21 stealth bomber and an agreement to do so is expected this quarter, the company’s chief executive said on Tuesday. The B-21 talks are down to the “finer points” and what the “financial implications” are for Northrop Grumman, Kathy Warden, the company’s chairwoman, president and CEO said during an investor call to discuss fourth quarter 2025 financial results. The company anticipates investing $2…

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