The foundation of Northrop Grumman is built on a multitude of companies coming together over the past 90 years.
Our Heritage
Northrop Grumman is a result of the integration of more than 20 pioneering companies across aerospace, technology and defense industries, each with their own unique history of Defining Possible.
Our history goes beyond the companies founded by Jack Northrop and Leroy Grumman.
From Teledyne Ryan’s Spirit of St. Louis and Grumman’s Lunar Module to Westinghouse’s first radars and Scaled Composites’ groundbreaking SpaceShipOne, these heritage companies have achieved countless historic milestones. We’re honored to carry on their legacies as we pioneer a new path forward.
Northrop Aircraft Incorporated
A leading designer and manufacturer of strikingly original aircraft, this company pioneered the Flying Wing concept, which culminated in the B-2 stealth bomber.
Founded in 1939
