# Northrop Expands Commercial Microelectronics Sales

Northrop Grumman is pursuing commercial sales of some products from its Microelectronics Center while assessing options that include continued investment, outside investment, separation, or a potential Pentagon investment. The company says government customers are open to commercial sales of some products, including U.S.-manufactured, government-accredited microelectronics such as the Fortitude chip. No contract or award has been announced; further details are expected in the coming months.

- Contractors and buyers can assess whether Northrop’s products, including the Fortitude chip, could meet their sourcing needs for government-accredited microelectronics.
- Northrop’s strategic options could affect the center’s ownership, investment, or supply arrangements; procurement teams should distinguish confirmed product availability from options still under consideration.
- Companies pursuing commercial access should use Northrop’s forthcoming details to evaluate potential supply opportunities and how they fit existing procurement plans.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- Northrop Grumman (Manufacturer and prospective supplier of microelectronics components)

### Key Quotes
> We believe there is such a strong commercial application for this that we are not wanting to be overly dependent on any government, particularly the US government in this case. But all options are on the table.
> — Kathy Warden, Chief Executive Officer of Northrop Grumman

### Sources
- [Northrop sees growing commercial market for microelectronics products - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/10/northrop-sees-growing-commercial-market-for-microelectronics-products) - Breaking Defense