While on active duty in 2006, Cmdr. Chris Richard flew the last F-14 Tomcat back to Northrop Grumman.
Pioneering the Future of Naval Aviation
<p>Northrop Grumman delivers advanced technology and proven performance – positioning the U.S. Navy for maritime air dominance.</p>
We Know Naval Aviation
For nearly a century, Northrop Grumman has been committed to advancing naval aviation.
From the fighters that won World War II in the Pacific to the renowned F-14 Tomcat to today’s MQ-4C Triton and the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, named a top-performing acquisition program by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, we understand the U.S. Navy’s mission and strive to give naval aviators an enduring edge for decades to come.
Naval Aviation and Northrop Grumman
An introduction to the enduring legacy of Northrop Grumman’s contributions to naval aviation, dating back to the late 19th century.
We Deliver Complexity at Scale
Northrop Grumman has been entrusted to fortify the carrier air wing for the last century. Explore the interactive fleet below to learn more about our contributions and solutions.
CallOuts
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We Build Aircraft for the Digital Age
E-2D
The E-2D is a Northrop Grumman-built platform that is a game changer in how the Navy conducts battle management command and control, and is the key to advancing the mission.
Triton
Developed for the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force, the MQ-4C Triton is the most advanced maritime ISR capability deployed today.
E-130J Phoenix II
Northrop Grumman has been selected as the prime contractor to deliver critical nuclear command, control, and communications enterprise capabilities to the U.S. Navy.
Sixth-Generation Prime
Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider is the future of deterrence. This sixth generation aircraft will be capable of penetrating the toughest defenses to deliver precision strikes anywhere in the world.
Digital Thread
Our digital thread provides the framework for continuous feedback increasing the speed of execution.
Model-Based Systems
We work almost entirely in a digital environment, leveraging advanced technology and tools to be more efficient and connected than ever before.
Tabs
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Committed to Next-Generation Naval Aviation
Northrop Grumman provides enabling capabilities to the U.S. Navy. By harnessing integrated digital technologies to rapidly conceptualize, design, build, and sustain value-driven solutions, we are revolutionizing naval aviation for superior performance innovation.
Supporting Maritime Security
Delivering effective multidomain capabilities to meet the distinct mission requirements of naval forces.
Naval Airborne EW
Driving advancements in airborne electronic attack and countermeasures to keep naval airpower platforms ahead of threats.
Multifunction Provides Advantage
Taking a page from commercial industry playbooks, producing sensor software, firmware and hardware in parallel.
Strike Missiles
Built for the U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman's next generation AARGM-ER program is a supersonic, air-launched tactical missile system.
Multifunction Sensors
Northrop Grumman's multifunction sensors and systems provide warfighters with all-domain awareness -- enabling decision superiority.
Unmatched Maritime Surveillance
Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton supports a wide range of missions, including maritime patrol, signals intelligence and search and rescue.
Build the Future of Aviation with Us
Northrop Grumman employees are Defining Possible every day through science, technology and engineering. We are 100,000 people – with careers in all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – working as one to defend and define the future.