Northrop Grumman’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Strengthens Mission Readiness for Global Forces

The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye delivers advanced airborne early warning and battle management to ensure air superiority. (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman)

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - April 30, 2026 - Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the U.S. Navy, demonstrating steady production momentum and continued collaboration with the Navy and industry partners.

• Northrop Grumman has produced a total of 82 E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes for the U.S. Navy and Japan Air Self-Defense Force to date.
• The company continuously modernizes the E-2D to meet evolving mission requirements driven by lessons learned from today's operations.
• The system is purpose-built for airborne early warning and battle management, capabilities that are deliberately enhanced to maintain air superiority now and decades to come.

Experts:

Janice Zilch, vice president and program manager, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, Northrop Grumman: "E-2D deliveries demonstrate our commitment to quality and performance with speed and scale, supporting those who operate and maintain this platform. We're seeing the Advanced Hawkeye's exceptional performance in today's operational environments, and we're actively planning its future advancements."

Details on Program:

From remote, austere locations to the most advanced airfields, the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye provides exceptional airborne early warning and battle management capabilities that enhance joint and coalition operations and ensure air superiority. E-2D is a versatile airborne command node that connects joint and allied forces into a unified network. Equipped with an advanced 360-degree radar and powerful mission, data and communications systems, it delivers real-time data and communications to dominate across domains and missions.

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