Northrop Grumman’s Latest MQ-4C Triton Undergoes Testing with the US Navy

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md., June 24, 2025. Northrop Grumman Corporation’s latest MQ-4C Triton uncrewed multi-intelligence aircraft is undergoing testing with the US Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command. The aircraft will go through calibration and other testing prior to being transferred to the Navy’s operational unit.

Triton is the world’s premier unmanned maritime intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting aircraft. Built for the US Navy and Royal Australian Air Force at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale, California facility, Triton supports a wide range of missions, including maritime patrol, signals intelligence and search and rescue. These aircraft deliver unmatched persistent surveillance for the prediction of an adversary’s behavior, enabling better planning and enhancing joint military operations. To date, 20 Tritons have been produced for the US Navy.

With nearly 100,000 employees and over 30 million square feet of manufacturing space – more than 500 football fields – Northrop Grumman has the capacity, scale, and agility to drive innovation at unprecedented speeds. The company’s manufacturing approach isn’t just about flawless production – it was developed to accelerate and enhance the entire process from design and development to production and testing. The company has invested in US infrastructure, R&D, its workforce, and supply chain to deliver the national security needs of today and for tomorrow.