Published Oct 20, 2026, 6:32 AM ET · Updated 24 days ago · 3 sources

Northrop lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong defense demand, record backlog

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Northrop Grumman raised its annual profit forecast on ​Tuesday after strong demand for military aircraft, missile and ‌defense programs helped beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit, and drove its backlog to a record high.