Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) (NYSE:NOC) is a leading global aerospace and defense company formed through the 1994 merger of Northrop Corporation and Grumman Corporation. Over its history, the company has built a reputation for innovation in aerospace design, advanced defense electronics and mission-critical systems. Northrop Grumman’s pioneering work dates back to the early days of aviation, and today it continues to develop cutting-edge solutions that address complex security and exploration challenges worldwide.
The company operates through several core business sectors, including Aerospace Systems, Mission Systems, Defense Systems and Technology Services. Its product portfolio spans strategic bombers, reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles, radar and sensor systems, missile defense interceptors and secure communication networks. Key programs include the B-21 Raider next-generation stealth bomber, the RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude surveillance drone and integrated air and missile defense systems. Northrop Grumman also provides cyber security, logistics support and sustainment services, ensuring that critical assets remain operational across their life cycles.
Northrop Grumman serves primarily the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA and other federal agencies, while also supporting allied governments and commercial customers around the world. The company maintains facilities and operations across the United States, with significant international partnerships in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Northrop Grumman is led by Chief Executive Officer Kathy Warden, who has guided the company’s strategic focus on innovation, operational efficiency and customer collaboration since 2019. Under her leadership, the company continues to invest in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and space exploration platforms to address evolving defense and security needs.
