Solid Motor Annual Rocket Technology Demonstrator

Rapidly advancing solid rocket motor technologies and production.

Northrop Grumman’s Solid Motor Annual Rocket Technology Demonstrator (SMART Demo) is an annual outcome-driven investment strategy for inserting industry informed and cutting-edge advancements into solid rocket motor design, development, production and testing.

Powering the Future of Solid Rocket Motor Technology

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rocket motor being tested on earth

Accelerating Innovation

SMART Demo delivers a cost-effective, adaptable solution for advancing solid rocket motor technology and processes by providing a flight relevant scale for testing new technologies and processes. By annually demonstrating advanced technologies, process improvements and designs that align with industry demands, Northrop Grumman will rapidly advance and mature new materials, technologies and processes to insert them into current and future production programs to meet the fast-changing needs of our customers.

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