Northrop Grumman Conducts Successful Mk 72 Solid Rocket Motor Static Test for U.S. Navy

Northrop Grumman Successfully Tests Mk 72 Solid Rocket Motor for U.S. Navy

�Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) completed a�successful�static fire test of�a prototype�Mk 72�solid rocket motor (SRM) at its advanced propulsion production facility in Elkton, Maryland.�This achievement highlights the company's commitment to deliver proven solid rocket motors at scale today, investment in capacity to meet Department of War needs and innovate for tomorrow. The Northrop Grumman�Mk 72�focuses on meeting current performanc…

Northrop Grumman conducts successful Mk 72 solid rocket motor static test for U.S. Navy

The Mk 72 solid rocket motor is designed to meet current performance requirements while improving manufacturability, lead times and cost efficiency. Northrop Grumman said it is using low-risk solutions and innovative qualification and production methods to accelerate the delivery of new and second-source rocket motors.     The U.S. Navy-funded test validated the alignment between the company’s digital twin and performance modelling technologies …