Northrop Grumman is a major aerospace and defense technology company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. The firm was formed in 1994 through the merger of Northrop Corporation and Grumman Corporation, combining decades of expertise since their founding in 1939 and 1929, respectively. It delivers systems, products, and solutions in areas including autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, and strike platforms to government and commercial customers worldwide. Northrop Grumman operates across key U.S. and international markets through multiple business sectors and has built a reputation for technological innovation such as stealth aircraft, missile defense, and advanced space platforms. Listed on the NYSE under ticker symbol NOC, the company is a publicly traded corporation.