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.
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.
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.
We Build Aircraft for the Digital Age
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.
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.