Lockheed Martin Set to Lead the Charge in Strengthening National Security Efforts
Lockheed Martin has joined forces with Aerojet Rocketdyne to compete for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) contract issued by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
Our innovative interceptor has been crafted from the ground up as an all-up-round system, ensuring comprehensive environmental survivability from the outset. Aerojet Rocketdyne will provide the primary propulsion, addressing the challenges faced by U.S. Northern Command for decades to come.
“We fully support the MDA’s vision for the NGI, particularly in light of the Redesigned Kill Vehicle termination and the rapidly evolving threat landscape. Enhancing our deployed Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system to safeguard the homeland is of utmost importance,” stated Sarah Reeves, Vice President of Missile Defense Programs at Lockheed Martin. “Our team’s strength lies in our expertise in designing and sustaining radiation-hardened strategic systems, employing advanced digital engineering, and achieving unmatched hit-to-kill performance. This includes over 100 successful intercepts and more than 50 successful target missions.”
“Aerojet Rocketdyne has been a key player in providing propulsion for the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system since its inception, and we are excited to collaborate with Lockheed Martin on this next-generation initiative,” remarked Eileen P. Drake, CEO and President of Aerojet Rocketdyne. “We are committed to evolving our propulsion solutions through innovative technologies to enhance performance while reducing costs.”
Lockheed Martin eagerly anticipates revealing the complete NGI team composition soon. This team will encompass a mix of experienced GMD incumbents and leading technology firms, meticulously selected to ensure the success of this critical mission.
The opinions expressed are those of Lockheed Martin and are not indicative of an endorsement by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
Lockheed Martin, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, is a prominent global security and aerospace company. With a workforce of approximately 110,000 individuals worldwide, we specialize in the research, design, development, manufacturing, integration, and sustainment of advanced technological systems, products, and services.
