Northrop Grumman Surges to 256th in Trading Volume with $547 Million in Shares Traded

On April 3, 2025, Northrop Grumman (NOC) saw a significant increase in trading volume, with a total of $547 million in shares traded, marking a 42.31% rise from the previous day. This surge placed Northrop Grumman at the 256th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of Northrop Grumman also rose by 0.58%.

Northrop Grumman has been selected for an in-space demonstration of a refueling payload under the Elixir program contract. The company will be responsible for designing, building, and integrating the refueling payload onto a space vehicle, demonstrating its capabilities in space refueling.

Northrop Grumman has secured two national security contracts from the United States Space Force. These contracts are part of the company's ongoing efforts to support the U.S. military's space initiatives and enhance national security capabilities.

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $481 million, five-year contract by the U.S. Army's Aviation Missile Technology Consortium. This contract aims to expand software development for advanced missile technologies, further solidifying Northrop Grumman's position in the defense sector.

Northrop Grumman is set to equip the Australian C-130J fleet with the AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures system. This system provides radar warning, threat identification, geolocation, and countermeasure capabilities, enhancing the fleet's defensive capabilities.