About Northrop Grummun
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company that provides innovative solutions to the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace. With over 90,000 employees worldwide, Northrop Grumman is committed to Defining Possible every day by using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.
The company's history dates back to 1939 when Jack Northrop founded the Northrop Corporation. Since then, the company has grown into one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the world. In 1994, Northrop Corporation merged with Grumman Corporation to form what is now known as Northrop Grumman.
Northrop Grumman's mission is to provide innovative solutions that meet their customers' needs while maintaining their commitment to ethical business practices. The company operates in four main business sectors: Aerospace Systems, Mission Systems, Defense Systems and Space Systems.
Aerospace Systems focuses on designing and developing advanced aircraft systems for both military and commercial use. This includes unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fighter jets such as the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter program which they are involved with Lockheed Martin on this project ,and other advanced aircraft technologies.
Mission Systems provides integrated solutions for defense electronics including radar systems for air traffic control or missile warning systems used by military forces around the world.
Defense Systems offers a wide range of products including missiles such as Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) used by US Air Force or ground-based missile defense system like Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system which protects against ballistic missile threats from outside Earth’s atmosphere .
Space Systems designs satellites for communication purposes or scientific research missions like James Webb Space Telescope which will be launched soon . They also develop spacecrafts that can travel beyond our solar system like Voyager I & II probes launched in 1977 .
Northrop Grumman has been recognized for its innovation in technology development through numerous awards including being named one of Fortune Magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" multiple times over recent years .
In addition to its commitment towards innovation ,the company also places great emphasis on corporate social responsibility initiatives such as supporting STEM education programs aimed at inspiring young people towards careers in science ,technology ,engineering & mathematics fields . They also support veterans’ organizations through various charitable donations .
Overall,Northrop Grummun continues its legacy of providing cutting-edge technological advancements across various industries while maintaining an unwavering commitment towards ethical business practices & social responsibility initiatives .