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Northrop Grumman - aVenture Company Research

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Public

Northrop Grumman is a public aerospace and defense company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

HQ

Falls Church, VA, US

Founded

Northrop Grumman Corporation designs and delivers aerospace, defense, space, and cyber systems for government and allied customers. Its portfolio spans aircraft, missile defense, mission solutions, and space programs including support for NASA Artemis missions.

The company operates globally with corporate headquarters in West Falls Church, Virginia, and traces its heritage to legacy aerospace and defense manufacturers. It is publicly traded and a major contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense and related agencies.

Northrop Grumman - Quick Facts

Who are Northrop Grumman's competitors?

Companies similar to Northrop Grumman include SpaceX, Boeing Company, Arianespace and United Launch Alliance.

When was Northrop Grumman founded?

Northrop Grumman was founded in 1978.

Where is Northrop Grumman's headquarters located?

Northrop Grumman's headquarters is located in Falls Church, VA, US.

When was Northrop Grumman's last funding round?

Northrop Grumman's most recent funding round was for $2.5B (USD) in January 2024.

How much has Northrop Grumman raised to-date?

As of Jan 29, 2024, Northrop Grumman has raised a total of $2.7B (USD).

How many employees does Northrop Grumman have?

Northrop Grumman has 95,000 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Northrop Grumman - Classification

Industry: Hardware
Ownership: Public
Technology: AI
Robotics
Geographic Exposure: Global

Model

Manufacturing

Revenue

Recurring

Customer

Enterprise
Government

Tags: Drones

NAICS: 928000National Security and International Affairs
920000Public Administration
928100National Security and International Affairs
928110National Security
SIC: 7300Business Services
ISIC: 2651Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment
3030Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery
6201Computer programming activities
7490Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.

Show 38 more industry codes

NAICS: 334500Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
334510Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
334511Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
336400Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
336600Ship and Boat Building
336610Ship and Boat Building
336611Ship Building and Repairing
540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services

541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

330000Manufacturing

334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

335000Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

336000Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

336100Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

541600Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

336410Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing

541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services

336411Aircraft Manufacturing

541511Custom Computer Programming Services

SIC

3730Ship And Boat Building And Repairing
3731Ship Building And Repairing
3810Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, And Nautical
3812Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, And Nautical
8748Business Consulting Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
3700Transportation Equipment
3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
4000Railroad Transportation
8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
3710Motor Vehicles And Motor Vehicle Equipment
3720Aircraft And Parts
7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
8740Management And Public Relations Services
3711Motor Vehicles And Passenger Car Bodies
3721Aircraft
7371Computer Programming Services

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Northrop Grumman - Products & Services

Northrop Grumman — Space
Space systems spanning launch support, satellites, communications, and mission extension for government and allied customers.
Competing Products
Northrop Grumman — Mission Solutions
Mission systems combining microelectronics, sensing, electronic warfare, and maritime platforms for defense operations.
Northrop Grumman — Missile Defense
Integrated missile defense systems spanning warning, tracking, interceptors, and battle management for advanced threats.
Northrop Grumman — Advanced Weapons
Precision strike and advanced munitions portfolio built for survivable, adaptable weapons in high-stakes defense missions.
Northrop Grumman — Aircraft
Aircraft systems including the B-21 Raider, E-2D Hawkeye, and autonomous airborne platforms for defense customers.