Northrop Grumman's Business Segments

Northrop Grumman Corporation provides technologically advanced, innovative products, services, and solutions in defense and commercial electronics, nuclear and non-nuclear shipbuilding, information technology, mission systems, systems integration, and space technology. As prime contractor, principal subcontractor, partner, or preferred supplier, Northrop Grumman participates in many high-priority defense and commercial technology programs in the United States and abroad.

Electronic Systems ' Electronic Systems is a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of a wide variety of advanced defense electronics and systems. Electronic Systems provides airborne radar systems, secondary surveillance systems, inertial navigation systems and sensors, electronic warfare systems, precision weapons, air traffic control systems, air defense systems, communications systems, space systems, marine systems, oceanic and naval systems, integrated avionics systems, and automation and information systems. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the sector includes the Aerospace Systems; Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) & Naval Systems; Defensive Systems; Navigation Systems; and Space Systems divisions. Operations not included in these divisions are reported as 'Other.' Key products include fire control radars for the F-16, F-22 and F-35 fighter aircraft, as well as for the Longbow Apache helicopter. Other principal products include the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) radar, Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) air-to-ground surveillance radar sensor, Longbow Hellfire missile, tactical military radars, countrywide air defense systems, airborne electronic countermeasures systems, sophisticated undersea warfare systems, and naval propulsion and power generation systems.

Newport News ' Newport News' primary business is the design, construction, repair, maintenance, overhaul, life-cycle support, and refueling of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and the design, life-cycle support, and construction of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy. Newport News is the nation's sole designer, builder, and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of only two companies capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines. Major programs are the CVN 21 (next generation aircraft carrier), the Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraft carriers, and the Virginia-class submarine program.

Ship Systems ' Ship Systems is one of the nation's leading full service systems providers for the design, engineering, construction, and life cycle support of major surface ships for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, international navies, and for commercial vessels of all types. Major programs for the U.S. Navy include the WASP LHD 1 Class and San Antonio LPD 17 Class amphibious assault ships, the Arleigh Burke DDG 51, and next generation DD(X) destroyers. The company is also a partner in the Coast Guard's Deepwater modernization program and produces double-hulled crude oil tankers.

Information Technology ' Information Technology is a premier provider of advanced information technology (IT) solutions, engineering, and business services for government and commercial customers. The segment consists of four lines of business: Government Information Technology, Enterprise Information Technology, Technology Services, and Commercial Information Technology. Government Information Technology covers a wide range of large-scale systems integration, solutions, and services programs. This work is performed for government customers at the Department of Defense, federal, state, and local levels, and covers C4ISR, training and simulation, science and technology, and information systems markets. Enterprise Information Technology focuses on the delivery and integration of commercially available computers, networks, hardware, software, and peripherals to government and commercial customers. Technology Services include base and range support, training and simulation, information systems, and state and local information technology services. Commercial Information Technology provides complete IT outsourcing services directed at the commercial market.

Mission Systems ' Mission Systems is a leading global system integrator of complex, mission-enabling systems for government, military, and business clients. The organization's technology leadership spans four business areas: Command, Control & Intelligence Systems, Missile Systems, Federal & Civil Information Systems, and Technical and Management Services. Products and services are focused on the fields of command and control, strategic missiles, missile and air defense, airborne reconnaissance, unmanned aerial vehicles, intelligence management and processing, electro-magnetic and infrared analysis, and decision support systems.

Integrated Systems ' Integrated Systems is a leader in the design, development, and production of airborne early warning, electronic warfare and surveillance, and battlefield management systems. Integrated Systems includes the Air Combat Systems, Airborne Early Warning & Electronic Warfare Systems, and Airborne Ground Surveillance & Battle Management Systems business areas. Integrated Systems is the prime contractor for the Joint STARS advanced airborne targeting and battle management system, Global Hawk, and B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. The sector has principal roles in the F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter and F-35 joint strike fighter programs. Integrated Systems is upgrading the EA-6B Prowler electronic countermeasures aircraft and produces the E-2C Hawkeye early warning aircraft.

Space Technology ' Space Technology develops a broad range of systems at the leading edge of space, defense, and electronics technology. The sector creates products primarily for the U.S. Government that contribute significantly to the nation's security and leadership in science and technology. Its business areas focus on the design and manufacture of spacecraft systems and subsystems, electronic systems, including national defense space systems, space science instruments, environmental monitoring space systems, advanced avionics systems, and high energy laser systems.