NGC and Australian Government Formalize SRM Engagement

May 01, 2026

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by the Commonwealth of Australia to participate in formal engagement as a critical step toward establishing sovereign solid rocket motor (SRM) manufacturing capabilities in Australia.  

Northrop Grumman and the Commonwealth of Australia will commence a structured industry-engagement process to explore, discuss and clarify potential requirements and processes relating to solid rocket motor production in Australia. A core element of the program will be the integration of Australian suppliers into the production line, ensuring Australia benefits from access to Northrop Grumman's world-leading propulsion technology while establishing a sovereign manufacturing base.

Experts:
Pat Conroy, Australian Minister for Defence Industry: “The Albanese Government’s investment in rocket motor manufacturing will strengthen Australia’s self-reliance, while supporting our industrial base and creating jobs for locals.”

Rob Denney, country executive, Northrop Grumman Australia: “Northrop Grumman’s world-leading propulsion technology will be critical to rapidly establishing solid rocket motor production in Australia, and partnering with Australian component suppliers will build a sovereign manufacturing base of a critical defence capability.”

Details:
As one of the world’s preeminent propulsion providers, Northrop Grumman is bringing more than seven decades of solid rocket motor expertise to Australia to establish the foundations of a sovereign production capability that will be central to Australia's long-range strike capability and provide the sovereign industrial depth Australia needs for long-range strike systems and the resilience to protect itself.

Northrop Grumman has invested $USD 2 billion over the past several years in munitions-related technology, facilities modernization and capacity expansion to produce advanced weapons and solid rocket motors affordably at scale. With 1.3 million motors delivered, Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of SRM that power long-range strike systems and key defence platforms around the world and have supported major space missions including the boosters that launched NASA's recent Artemis mission to the moon. 

Source : Northrop Grumman Corporation