Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading American aerospace and defense technology company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. The company's core business involves designing, building, and delivering advanced systems and solutions for aeronautics, defense, missions, and space. Its mission is to be at the forefront of technology and innovation, providing superior capabilities and security solutions that safeguard the freedom of the United States and its allies.

Northrop Grumman operates through four primary segments: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems. Key offerings include piloted and autonomous aircraft systems like the B-21 Raider and MQ-4C Triton, advanced weapon systems, missile defense systems such as the LGM-35 Sentinel, and a wide array of surveillance equipment and advanced sensors. The company is also a significant provider of solid rocket motors, satellites, including its work on the James Webb Space Telescope and Cygnus spacecraft, as well as cyber solutions, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization services.

As a major player in the defense industry, Northrop Grumman is the 5th largest contractor for the U.S. federal government and holds a significant market position, including being the sole contractor across all three legs of the U.S. nuclear triad. Recent developments include a $398 million contract from the U.S. Space Force for an Enhanced Protected Tactical Satellite Communications - Prototype (PTS-P) and the use of its Pegasus rocket for a mission to boost NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The company reported a record backlog of US$95.61 billion and improved economics on its B-21 bomber program in recent updates. Kathy J. Warden serves as the President and CEO.