Systems Requirements Review Leading to Prototype

Northrop Grumman has been contracted by the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to continue developing the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) solution, which supports the agency’s regional hypersonic missile defence programme.

The contract modification is a follow-on to the initial award in 2021 which entailed an accelerated concept design for a GPI prototype. Northrop Grumman is developing its GPI design through a successful Systems Requirements Review – Prototype under this modification. “GPI will play a central role in ensuring the United States maintains the most reliable and advanced missile defense systems in the world that are capable of outpacing and defeating evolving missile threats,” commented Rich Straka, VP, Launch Vehicles, Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman brings over 60 years of experience in all aspects of missile defence, along with the latest in agile processes, artificial intelligence and model-based systems engineering, to offer an affordable, low-risk solution to help ensure mission success.