Northrop Grumman’s MUX TACAIR program scales manufacturing in Waynesboro, VA; 20+ facilities, 2M sq ft added
MUX TACAIR | Northrop Grumman
MUX TACAIR, the U.S. Marine Corps’ Marine Air‑Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) program, develops a scalable, affordable uncrewed combat system integrating advanced autonomous mission kits for seamless operation with crewed fighters in contested airspaces, backed by Northrop Grumman’s manufacturing scale and innovation.
MUX TACAIR combines modular, low SWaP (size, weight and power) autonomous mission kits with scalable production to enhance uncrewed combat system affordability and readiness.
Northrop Grumman’s extensive manufacturing capacity and integrated mission kit design accelerate MUX TACAIR deployment and mission adaptability.
Mission on Demand: Manufacturing Scalability Delivered
Over the last 2 years Northrop Grumman has invested in more than 20 new manufacturing facilities, adding more than 2 million sq feet. This includes the Blue Ridge Manufacturing Center in Waynesboro, VA where we will be manufacturing portions of the MUX TACAIR mission kit.
Northrop Grumman’s ability to scale production and field new capabilities at speed are core to ultimate mission success. With 100,000 employees and over 30 million square feet of manufacturing space, we have the scale and speed to deliver when it matters most.
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