Pioneering the Future of Naval Aviation

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

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E-130J TACAMO

Northrop Grumman to Deliver E-130J TACAMO

Northrop Grumman has been selected as the prime contractor to deliver nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) aircraft for the U.S. Navy’s Take Charge And Move Out (TACAMO) mission. The Northrop Grumman-led industry team will deliver the E-130J to relieve the U.S. Navy’s current E-6B Mercury fleet.

This effort will incorporate Northrop Grumman’s technology leadership in advanced manufacturing, agile design, digital engineering and weapon system integration expertise to take advantage of Day One readiness.

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 Navy’s mission and strive to give naval aviators an enduring edge for decades to come.

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.

Celebrating 50 Years of Sea Change

At our country’s most critical moments, the F-14 Tomcat was ready to strike and claim supersonic naval air superiority.

This year, Northrop Grumman is proud to celebrate 50 years since the first deployment of the most iconic fighter to prowl the skies.

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In His DNA

While on active duty in 2006, Cmdr. Chris Richard flew the last F-14 Tomcat back to Northrop Grumman.

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F-14 Tomcat Poster

Download the commemorative F-14 Tomcat Poster

We Build Aircraft for the Digital Age

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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.

The Triton Aircraft Quickly Makes Sense of a Mysterious Sea

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 TACAMO

E-130J TACAMO

Northrop Grumman has been selected as the prime contractor to deliver critical nuclear command, control, and communications enterprise capabilities to the U.S. Navy.

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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.

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Digital Thread

Our digital thread provides the framework for continuous feedback increasing the speed of execution.

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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.

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.
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Supporting Maritime Security

Delivering effective multidomain capabilities to meet the distinct mission requirements of naval forces.

EA-18G Growler - Electronic Warfare

Naval Airborne EW

Driving advancements in airborne electronic attack and countermeasures to keep naval airpower platforms ahead of threats.

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Multifunction Provides Advantage

Taking a page from commercial industry playbooks, producing sensor software, firmware and hardware in parallel.

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Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range

Built for the U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman's next generation AARGM-ER program is a supersonic, air-launched tactical missile system.

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Multifunction Sensors

Northrop Grumman's multifunction sensors and systems provide warfighters with all-domain awareness -- enabling decision superiority.

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Unmatched Maritime Surveillance

Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton supports a wide range of missions, including maritime patrol, signals intelligence and search and rescue.