Virtual Sky Warriors: Northrop Grumman’s $189M Air Force Training Contract

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, McLean, Virginia, has been awarded a contract with a ceiling value of $189,000,000 for Combat Air Forces Distributed Mission Operations services. This contract provides for distributed training to capable Air Force trainers worldwide by establishing a virtual environment to conduct distributed training events, from daily team training to large-scale exercises that provides a safe training environment at a lower cost than live fly. The location of performance is Orlando, Florida. Work is expected to be completed by June 21, 2026. This award is the result of a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2024 and 2025 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $35,413,294 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Simulators, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8621-24-D-B001).