Northrop Grumman is a leading American **multinational aerospace and defense technology company** headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Founded in 1939 as Northrop Aircraft, it adopted its current name in 1994 following the merger of Northrop Corporation and Grumman Corporation, the latter originally established in 1929[1][5]. The company employs about 97,000 people worldwide and operates in all 50 U.S. states and over 25 countries across Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Middle East[1][3]. Northrop Grumman designs, develops, and manufactures advanced **aerospace systems, military aircraft, spacecraft, missile systems, radar, electronic warfare, and cybersecurity technologies**. Its major business segments include Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems, serving both military and civilian customers[1][2]. The company is renowned for several key achievements, including development and ongoing maintenance of the **B-2 Spirit stealth bomber**, a pivotal asset in U.S. Air Force capabilities, and contributions to the **Apollo Lunar Module** that enabled the first moon landing[2][4]. Throughout its history, Northrop Grumman has expanded through strategic acquisitions such as Litton Industries (shipbuilding and defense electronics), TRW Inc. (space and laser technology), and Newport News Shipbuilding, significantly broadening its defense and aerospace portfolio[5]. It is also involved in cutting-edge programs like the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) and unmanned systems, reflecting its leadership in next-generation defense technologies[4][6]. Financially, Northrop Grumman has demonstrated robust growth, with revenues reaching approximately $41 billion in 2024, maintaining its position as the fifth-largest federal government contractor in the U.S.[1][3][5]. Under CEO Kathy J. Warden’s leadership since 2019, the company continues to innovate in space, aeronautics