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
Northrop Grumman delivers advanced technology and proven performance – positioning the U.S. Navy for maritime air dominance.

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.
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