Northrop Grumman is out of MQ-25 race

Northrop Grumman CEO Wes Bush disclosed during an earnings call on Oct. 25 that his company has decided against competiting in the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 carrier-borne aerial refueler race.

X-47B operating in the Atlantic Test Range (modified)

Bush cited the requirements in the final request for proposal issued earlier this month for the decision.