Northrop Grumman Continues In‑Space Industry Leadership with New Facility Opening in Arizona
Left to right, Northrop Grumman Vice President of Emerging Capabilities and Sensing Wayne Kuhaneck, Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations Megan Ellis, Vice President and General Manager of Space Superiority Ryan Tintner, and Gilbert Site Lead Dan Cortez cut the ribbon on the A1 building with Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-5), Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-4), Gilbert Mayor Scott Anderson, and Gilbert Councilman Monte Lyons (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman).
GILBERT, Ariz. – Sept. 30, 2026 – Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has reinforced its commitment to Arizona’s advanced manufacturing and space engineering sectors with the inauguration of the new A1 facility on its Gilbert campus. This event saw the participation of Northrop Grumman senior leaders alongside local, state, and federal officials, community partners, and employees.
The newly constructed 120,000-square-foot A1 building significantly enhances the available office, classified, integration and test, and mission support spaces, aimed at advancing crucial space missions for various sectors including national security, as well as civil and commercial clients.
Northrop Grumman is dedicated to advancing Arizona and the broader Phoenix metro area as a vital hub for advanced manufacturing and space engineering. The company aims to create high-skilled job opportunities, strengthen the regional industrial base, and influence the development of the U.S. space economy.
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Source: Northrop Grumman (2026-10-01T13:59:00Z)
