April 30, 2026
A Virginia federal judge has approved Northrop Grumman's voluntary dismissal of its breach of contract lawsuit against Maryland-based subcontractor Element U.S. Space & Defense, which Northrop had accused of wrecking a $5 million solar satellite array and refusing to reimburse resulting damages.
February 06, 2026
Northrop Grumman is suing Maryland-based subcontractor Element U.S. Space & Defense for more than $10 million in damages, claiming that an inexperienced technician's "gross error" during testing wrecked a $5 million solar satellite array in 2024.