Northrop Grumman Corp. / NOC
Pictured is the Arlington node of Northrop Grumman's Cyber-Warfare Integration Network, a virtual, real-time, geographically distributed battlefield environment that is linked to other Northrop Grumman sites through a high-speed, high-bandwidth wide area network allowing the company to participate in joint virtual war-gaming exercises. (Photo: Courtesy of company.)
About Northrop Grumman Corp.
1840 Century Park East, Los Angeles, Calif. 90067
www.northropgrumman.com
| 310-553-6262
| Founded: 1939
Industry: Aerospace And Defense | Category: Top Companies Headquartered Outside Region
Northrop is a large Pentagon contractor that manufactures a broad array of defense electronics and hardware, such as ships, aircraft carriers, planes and missiles. The Los Angeles company has extensive operations in the Washington area, focusing primarily on information technology, training, electronics and intelligence systems. Earlier this year, Northrop teamed with European aerospace giant Airbus to win a high-profile competition against Boeing to build 179 refueling tankers for the Air Force.
President and COO: Wes Bush
2007 Financial Data
Total employees: 122,600 | Local employees: 21,100Did You Know
DEFENSIVE SQUAD: Northrop-built robots designed to defuse explosives and deal with hazardous materials were used to bolster security during this year's Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and New York Giants.
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