B-21 Raider Production to Accelerate On Sept. 9, 2026, Layton City and northern Utah marked a historic event as Northrop Grumman celebrated the opening of a new manufacturing facility, East Gate 3, at its Layton, Utah, campus, expanding production capacity in support of the B-21 Raider program. At the East Gate campus, several facilities […]
Read moreProduction Accelerates for B-21 Raider Today marks a historic event in northern Utah as Northrop Grumman marked the opening of a new manufacturing facility, East Gate 3, at its Layton, Utah, campus on Sept. 9, 2026, expanding production capacity in support of the B-21 Raider program. At the East Gate campus, several facilities totaling approximately 845,000 square […]
Read moreThe defense industry significantly drives economic growth and innovation in Utah through substantial job creation, high-value contracts, and technological advancements, leveraging the state’s robust infrastructure and collaborative ecosystem. Job Creation For example, In 2023, Utah’s defense sector directly and indirectly supported over 173,000 jobs, equivalent to the state’s entire construction industry, accounting for 7.8% of […]
Read moreWhy would you want to check out next week’s Career and Education Open House in Layton City? This particular open house features local employers and universities such as Hill Air Force Base, Northrop Grumman, Weber State, Utah State and Davis Tech. This is a coveted opportunity to meet employers face-to-face, ask questions, and get a […]
Read moreThe Utah APEX Accelerator recently announced its upcoming Northrop Grumman Strategic Teaming Alliance Roundtable (STAR), set for May 11th at 8:00 am. This is an opportunity for Utah businesses to learn about opportunities with Northrop Grumman, which may include teaming opportunities, subcontracting and networking. Representatives from Hill Air Force Base will also be presenting […]
Read moreHill Air Force Base (HAFB) is looking to fill 400 jobs, featuring a wide spectrum of exciting careers, including administration, computer science, engineering, information technology, finance, logistics and telecommunications. HAFB, along with Northrop Grumman, is implementing a new $13.3 billion Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program, and is seeking interested applicants. […]
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