Northrop Grumman Systems (San Diego, CA) Government Contracts
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Northrop Grumman Systems government contracts totaled $2.6B across 188 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 41.6% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for 98% of the total. Aircraft Manufacturing accounted for 52% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $555,905,838 across 101 awards with activity that year, a change of -41.6% from $951,455,135 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,648,988,758 across 188 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $556M
- Awards in FY2026
- 101
- Change vs FY2025
- -41.6%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.6B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Northrop Grumman Systems federal contracts by year
Northrop Grumman Systems federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $555,905,838 | 101 | -41.6% |
| FY2025 | $951,455,135 | 151 | -16.7% |
| FY2024 | $1,141,627,785 | 98 | n/a |
About Northrop Grumman Systems's federal contracts
Northrop Grumman Systems's federal contract obligations fell 51% from FY2024 ($1.1B) to FY2026 ($556M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Northrop Grumman Systems's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (98%).
Its main line of government work is aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411), 52% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Northrop Grumman Systems contract work are California and Maryland; California alone accounts for 100%.
Which agencies award Northrop Grumman Systems contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Northrop Grumman Systems DoD contracts account for 98% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $2,584,231,894 | 97.6% |
| 2 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $64,756,864 | 2.4% |
Northrop Grumman Systems contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Northrop Grumman Systems's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft ManufacturingNAICS 336411 | $1,379,737,812 | 52.1% |
| 2 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $494,702,301 | 18.7% |
| 3 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $450,634,850 | 17.0% |
| 4 | Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 811219 | $157,985,314 | 6.0% |
| 5 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $65,657,001 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Other Support Activities for Air TransportationNAICS 488190 | $64,756,864 | 2.4% |
| 7 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $36,396,925 | 1.4% |
Where Northrop Grumman Systems contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $2,648,983,354 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Maryland | $5,404 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to Northrop Grumman Systems
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $63,812,504,970 |
| 2 | The Boeing Company | $21,284,022,603 |
| 3 | The Boeing Company | $18,536,767,120 |
| 4 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $12,673,592,853 |
| 5 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $6,232,269,392 |
Recent Northrop Grumman Systems contract awards
The latest Northrop Grumman Systems contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Department of DefenseNATO SPARES PHASE II PART I ACCELERATED | $736,625 | FA869026CB001 |
| May 15, 2026 | Department of DefenseRANGEHAWK (RH) PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION RH UNIVERSAL PAYLOAD ARCHITECTURE PROTOTYPE IS A NOVEL, HIGH-ALTITUDE LONG ENDURANCE AIRBORNE TEST RESOURCE TO IMPROVE THE AGILITY AND ADAPTABILI | $65,657,001 | W900KK26CA002 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Department of DefenseNRP,GROMMET ASSEMBL | $56,845 | N0038326FN307 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Department of DefenseTHIS DELIVERY ORDER IS FOR WEB-BASED COMMERCIAL ASSET VISIBILITY (CAV) REPORTING UNDER BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT N00383-24-G-N301. | $81,357 | N0038326F0072 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Department of DefenseREPAIR AND SUSTAINMENT OF THE RQ-4 GLOBAL HAWK AND MQ-4C TRITON SYSTEMS | $47,150,000 | FA853926F0001 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Department of DefensePOWER CONTROL ASSEM | $1,173,013 | N0038326FN306 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Department of DefensePOWER CONTROL ASSEM | $342,000 | N0038326FN305 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Department of DefenseGLOBAL POSITIONING | $160,000 | N0038326FN304 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Department of DefenseMODIFICATION KIT,AI | $238,346 | N0038326FN303 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Department of DefenseMANIFOLD ASSEMBLY,H | $40,000 | N0038326FN302 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Department of DefenseBOOST PUMP,FUEL | $97,281 | N0038326FN301 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Department of DefenseAILERON-RUDDERVATOR | $40,000 | N0038326FN300 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Department of DefenseDOOR,AIRCRAFT | $2,822,537 | N0038325FN32D |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Department of DefenseATTENUATOR,FIXED | $180,343 | N0038325FN326 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Department of DefenseHEAT EXCHANGER,FLUI | $60,000 | N0038325FN32A |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Department of DefenseCONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY | $305,102 | N0038325FN327 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Department of DefenseRECEIVER,RADIO | $40,000 | N0038325FN32B |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Department of DefenseACTUATOR,ELECT-MECH | $20,000 | N0038325FN329 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Department of DefenseNLG STEERING AS | $80,000 | N0038325FN328 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Department of DefensePROCESSOR,GATEWAY | $240,000 | N0038325FN323 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Department of DefensePOWER CONTROL ASSEM | $160,000 | N0038325FN324 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Department of DefenseGLOBAL POSITIONING | $191,602 | N0038325FN325 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Department of DefenseGLOBAL POSITIONING | $340,183 | SPRPA125FN322 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Department of DefenseHINGE BOLT | $127,563 | N0038325FN321 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Department of DefenseACTUATOR,ELECT-MECH | $643,938 | N0038325FN320 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Northrop Grumman Systems
Large prime contractors such as Northrop Grumman Systems buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Northrop Grumman Systems is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Northrop Grumman Systems make from government contracts?
- Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation received $2.6B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 188 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $556M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Northrop Grumman Systems?
- The Department of Defense obligated $2.6B to Northrop Grumman Systems from FY2024 to FY2026, 98% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Northrop Grumman Systems do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Northrop Grumman Systems's largest federal contract industries are aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411), all other professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS 541990) and engineering services (NAICS 541330).
- Where does Northrop Grumman Systems perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Northrop Grumman Systems contract dollars went to work in California ($2.6B) and Maryland ($5.4K).
- Are Northrop Grumman Systems's government contracts growing?
- Northrop Grumman Systems's federal contract obligations fell 51% from FY2024 ($1.1B) to FY2026 ($556M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with Northrop Grumman Systems?
- Look at the agencies and industries Northrop Grumman Systems works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.