Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) (NYSE:NOC) is a global aerospace and defense company that develops and produces systems for government and commercial customers, with the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies representing its primary markets. Its work spans advanced aircraft, autonomous systems, space systems, missile defense, command and control, cybersecurity, and other mission-critical technologies.
The company’s offerings include strategic and tactical aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, aircraft systems, satellites, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missile-warning and missile-defense systems, secure communications, and cyber and information systems. Northrop Grumman is also involved in major defense programs such as the B-21 Raider and the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent, known as Sentinel, as well as a range of space and national security programs.
Northrop Grumman was created in 1994 through the merger of Northrop Corporation and Grumman Corporation and expanded its capabilities through subsequent acquisitions, including the purchase of TRW’s defense and aerospace businesses in 2002. The company serves customers primarily in the United States while also supporting allied governments and international partners. Kathy Warden serves as chair, president, and chief executive officer.
