Northrop Grumman Corporation has achieved a significant milestone in its partnership with the U.S. Air Force, successfully demonstrating integrated airborne mission transfer (IAMT) capabilities with the iconic B-2 Spirit aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base. This achievement marks a pivotal step in the ongoing modernization efforts that leverage cutting-edge digital engineering techniques.
The IAMT demonstration showcased the B-2’s ability to perform a seamless, digital machine-to-machine transfer of new missions received in-flight directly into the aircraft’s systems. This accomplishment is a key facet of Northrop Grumman’s B-2 Collaborative Combat Communication (B2C3) Spiral 1 program, which aims to enhance the B-2’s communications capabilities within the contemporary battlespace.