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Northrop Grumman Expands Microelectronics Sales Amid Supply Chain Concerns

9/19/2025

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Northrop Grumman is now selling microelectronics components to aerospace and defense firms, previously limited to military use.
This shift aligns with a Pentagon initiative to decrease dependence on Asian suppliers due to threats from China.
The Defense Department supports “trusted foundries” certified against supply chain risks.
Northrop operates specialized facilities in Maryland, Florida, and California for semiconductor production.
The CHIPS Act funds defense-related microelectronics to boost US manufacturing resilience.

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Story summary

Northrop Grumman is now selling microelectronics components to aerospace and defense firms, previously limited to military use.
This shift aligns with a Pentagon initiative to decrease dependence on Asian suppliers due to threats from China.
The Defense Department supports “trusted foundries” certified against supply chain risks.
Northrop operates specialized facilities in Maryland, Florida, and California for semiconductor production.
The CHIPS Act funds defense-related microelectronics to boost US manufacturing resilience.