Name

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems

Legal name

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Website

https://northropgrumman.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Aerospace Systems

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Aircraft Platforms (Fixed-Wing) (IMABAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial) (IMABACAB), Air Defense Missiles & Interceptors (IMABAHAD), Spacecraft Avionics, Flight Computers & Software (IMABACAI), Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE), Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD)

Keywords

• Military aircraft systems
• Missile defense systems
• Space launch vehicles
• Strategic deterrence weapons
• Electronic warfare systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Falls Church

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. U.S. Government Defense Contracts: Primary revenue from contracts with U.S. Department of Defense, including the Department of War, and intelligence community for aerospace, defense, and technology systems
2. International Defense Sales: Sales to international government customers including UK Government and Australian Department of Defence for defense systems and aircraft sustainment
3. Space Systems and Launch Services: Satellites, spacecraft systems, ground systems, missile defense interceptors and launch vehicle services for civil, commercial and government customers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains advanced military aircraft, strategic missiles, missile defense and command-and-control systems, space systems (including satellites, spacecraft, and launch vehicles), and advanced mission solutions (radar, electronic warfare, C4ISR, microelectronics). Products and services are sold principally to the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Intelligence Community, and allied foreign governments under long-term government contracts. The portfolio spans four operating sectors: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems, supplemented by maritime navigation systems through the Sperry Marine sub-brand.

Product overview

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company organized into four operating sectors: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems. The company delivers a broad portfolio of products, services and solutions including military aircraft, strategic missiles, missile defense systems (such as the Integrated Battle Command System), space systems with satellites and launch vehicles, advanced mission systems including radar/C4ISR/electronic warfare, and space logistics services. The four sectors work together to provide comprehensive national security capabilities to the U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence community, with supplementary operations in Australia and the UK through subsidiaries like Sperry Marine and Northrop Grumman Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aerojet Rocketdyne: Propulsion systems for space, missile defense, and tactical weapons
• Orbital Sciences
• Scaled Composites

Products and services

• Space Logistics Services Space logistics and satellite servicing solutions enabling advanced in-orbit operations and capabilities for evolving space operations.
• Sentinel ICBM Strategic intercontinental ballistic missile system providing peace through power and national defense deterrence capabilities for the U.S. government.
• Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Future-ready command and control system for integrated air and missile defense operations across multiple domains.
• Aircraft Systems Design, development, production, integration, sustainment and modernization of military aircraft including strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter aircraft, airborne battle management systems, and uncrewed autonomous aircraft systems for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and international customers.
• Aeronautics Systems Military aircraft systems for U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, other U.S. government agencies and international customers, including strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air dominance aircraft, airborne battle management and command and control systems, and uncrewed autonomous aircraft systems including high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) strategic ISR systems.
• Defense Systems Strategic deterrent systems, advanced tactical weapons and missile defense solutions for U.S. military and international customers, including strategic missiles, integrated all-domain C2 systems, precision strike weapons, advanced propulsion, tactical solid rocket motors, hypersonic systems, high-performance gun systems, and precision munitions and weapons integration.
• Mission Systems Advanced mission solutions and multifunction systems for U.S. defense and intelligence community and international customers, including radar, electro-optical/infrared sensors, C4ISR systems, electronic warfare systems, advanced communications and network systems, microelectronics, navigation sensors, maritime power and propulsion systems, cyber solutions, and intelligence processing systems.
• Space Systems End-to-end mission solutions through design, development, integration, production and operation of space, missile defense and launch systems for national security, civil government, commercial and international customers, including satellites, spacecraft systems, payloads, ground systems, missile defense systems and interceptors, and launch vehicles.
• Sperry Marine Systems Maritime navigation and control systems providing engineering data and intelligence solutions, innovative command-and-control capabilities, and 24/7 global service for maritime operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• No substantiated incidents of human trafficking or forced labour in operations or global supply chain in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct (DII)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking group member of DII, a defense industry association focused on business ethics and conduct standards.
• International Forum on Business Ethical Conduct (IFBEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering committee member of IFBEC, an international forum promoting ethical business conduct in the defense industry.
• Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember since 2005 of CTPAT, a collaborative network of government and industry partners ensuring compliant, lawful, and secure global trade ecosystem under U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
• Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of AIA for benchmarking processes and sharing best practices in conflict minerals due diligence.
• Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of RMI for conflict minerals reporting and due diligence in supply chain.
• Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember leveraging JOSCAR benefits to assist with management of modern slavery risks in Australian supply chain, utilizing sustainability analysis dashboard.

Scale indicators20 records

Broad incumbents

• Textron: Diversified aerospace and defense company with Bell helicopters, Textron Aviation, and weapons systems. Competes with Northrop Grumman on selected platforms but has narrower defense aerospace focus.

Regional players

• Thales Group: European defense and aerospace prime with strong overlap in mission systems, electronic warfare, radar, and space. Comparable to Northrop Grumman Mission Systems and Space Systems capabilities in European and international markets.
• Leonardo S.p.A. European defense prime with comparable capabilities in helicopters, electronics, aircraft, and space. Competes with Northrop Grumman on international defense programs in Europe, NATO, and allied markets.

Direct peers

• RTX (Raytheon Technologies): Major U.S. defense prime with overlapping capabilities in missile defense (Patriot), guided munitions, propulsion, and advanced mission systems. Directly competes with Northrop Grumman in Defense Systems and Mission Systems sectors.
• BAE Systems: UK-headquartered defense prime competing with Northrop Grumman on electronic warfare, maritime systems, and international defense platforms. Closest international direct competitor with similar broad defense portfolio.
• Lockheed Martin: The largest U.S. defense prime and most direct competitor to Northrop Grumman across military aircraft (F-35 vs B-21), missile defense, space systems, and strategic programs. Competes head-to-head on virtually every major U.S. DoD program of record.
• Huntington Ingalls Industries: U.S. defense prime focused on naval and shipbuilding defense, with adjacent missions systems capabilities. Competes with Northrop Grumman Mission Systems on maritime power, propulsion, and C4ISR for naval platforms.
• General Dynamics: U.S. defense prime with overlapping capabilities in combat systems, mission systems, and aerospace. Competes with Northrop Grumman for military aircraft and integrated mission solutions programs.
• Boeing Defense, Space & Security: Boeing's defense division competes with Northrop Grumman in military aircraft, space systems, and missile defense — including rotorcraft, satellites, and strategic platforms. Closest peer in scale and program portfolio breadth.
• L3Harris Technologies: Defense electronics and mission systems prime that directly competes with Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector in C4ISR, electronic warfare, communications, and space electronics. Recently absorbed Aerojet Rocketdyne, adding propulsion competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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