# Northrop Grumman

> Northrop Grumman builds military aircraft, missile-defense networks, spacecraft, sensors and propulsion systems for governments and aerospace partners. Its role as a systems integrator connects stealth aircraft and space science with the less visible work of testing, manufacturing and long-term support.

- **Founded:** 1939
- **Headquarters:** Falls Church, United States
- **Founders:** Jack Northrop (Founder of predecessor Northrop Aircraft Incorporated (1939)), Leroy Grumman (Co-founder of predecessor Grumman Aeronautical Engineering Company (1929))
- **Products:** B-21 Raider, James Webb Space Telescope, Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), Sentinel, F-35 components and support
- **Notable:** Main industrial contractor for Webb, launched December 25, 2021; its sunshield was fully deployed January 4, 2022., Developed the B-2 stealth bomber and serves as B-21 prime contractor., IBCS reached U.S. initial operational capability and full-rate production approval in 2023.

## Products & services

- **B-21 Raider** — U.S. Air Force penetrating stealth bomber program; Northrop is prime contractor. Publicly unveiled in December 2022.
- **James Webb Space Telescope** — NASA’s main industrial contractor for the optical telescope, spacecraft bus, sunshield and observatory integration; launched in December 2021.
- **Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS)** — Air and missile defense command system linking sensors and interceptors; U.S. initial operational capability and full-rate production approval in 2023.
- **Sentinel** — Prime contractor for the U.S. land-based intercontinental ballistic missile modernization program; engineering and manufacturing development award in 2020.
- **F-35 components and support** — Center fuselages, radar, communications and mission-system contributions within the Lockheed Martin-led program.
- **Space, propulsion and mission systems** — Satellites, payloads, rocket motors, radar, electronic warfare, navigation and sustainment services.

## Achievements

- Main industrial contractor for Webb, launched December 25, 2021; its sunshield was fully deployed January 4, 2022.
- Developed the B-2 stealth bomber and serves as B-21 prime contractor.
- IBCS reached U.S. initial operational capability and full-rate production approval in 2023.
- Reported $109.6 billion backlog at September 30, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 20 results reported third-quarter sales of $11.1 billion, up 7%, and backlog of $109.6 billion at September 30.
- **2026-04** — First-quarter filing described an expected approximately $2.5 billion multiyear B-21 capacity investment and opportunities for improved returns.
- **2025-12** — Poland declared full operational capability for its IBCS-enabled WISŁA system, according to the company’s 2026 IBCS fact sheet.

## Links

- Website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northrop-grumman-corporation/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/northropgrumman
- GitHub: https://github.com/NorthropGrumman
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiTTe3mBodoZVGVhQDpEFjg
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northropgrumman/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthropGrumman/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22