Northrop Grumman is an American global defense contractor and aerospace manufacturer officially formed in 1994 when Northrop purchased Grumman. The company manufactures many different manned and unmanned aircraft, aircraft carriers, space systems, missile systems and other technologies and products related to aerospace, security, and defense.
Northrop Grumman is notable for manufacturing the B-2 Spirit strategic stealth bomber, as well as all U.S. aircraft carriers and supercarriers.