Aircraft
Northrop Grumman Eyes Accelerated JStars Timeline
Teamed with Gulfstream and L-3, Northrop Grumman believes its JStars platform could be ready well ahead of current USAF plans.
The Gulfstream G550 testbed that Northrop Grumman has converted as part of its effort to win the new JStars program. (Photo: Gulfstream)
The Gulfstream G550 testbed that Northrop Grumman has converted as part of its effort to win the new JStars program. (Photo: Gulfstream)

Northrop Grumman (NG), teaming with Gulfstream Aerospace and L-3 Communications for the U.S. Air Force Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JStars) replacement competition, believes it could have a platform ready to replace the current E-8C aircraft three years ahead of the current plans. Like rival contender Boeing, NG has not yet confirmed a partner for the radar.