Navy Awards Northrop Grumman $3.46 Billion Contract for E-130J Nuclear Command TACAMO Aircraft for Ohio-class and Columbia-class Submarines

Dec 19, 2024, 12:22 AM

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract valued at $3.46 billion for the development of the E-130J TACAMO aircraft. This new aircraft, referred to as a 'doomsday plane,' will enhance command and control capabilities for the Navy's Ohio-class and Columbia-class nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines. The contract marks a significant step in the Navy's efforts to modernize its nuclear command infrastructure, with Northrop Grumman selected to deliver the aircraft as part of the TACAMO Recapitalization program.