Northrop Grumman Systems (Rolling Meadows, IL) Government Contracts
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · UEI E4X3BLZPPPX3 · Rolling Meadows, IL · One of 19 Northrop Grumman Systems registrations: see the combined company
Northrop Grumman Systems government contracts totaled $2.7B across 413 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 39.9% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $2.7B (100% of the total) over the period.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $629,470,363 across 135 awards with activity that year, a change of -39.9% from $1,047,149,088 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,703,273,860 across 413 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $629M
- Awards in FY2026
- 135
- Change vs FY2025
- -39.9%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.7B
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 | $629,470,363 | 135 | -39.9% |
| FY2025 | $1,047,149,088 | 216 | +2% |
| FY2024 | $1,026,654,409 | 340 | n/a |
About Northrop Grumman Systems's federal contracts
Northrop Grumman Systems's federal contract obligations fell 39% from FY2024 ($1B) to FY2026 ($629M), peaking in FY2025. 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 (100%).
Its main line of government work is search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing (NAICS 334511), 51% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Northrop Grumman Systems contract work are Illinois and Virginia; Illinois alone accounts for 96%.
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 100% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $2,703,273,860 | 100.0% |
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 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 334511 | $1,388,864,360 | 51.4% |
| 2 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $717,111,468 | 26.5% |
| 3 | Other Electronic Component ManufacturingNAICS 334419 | $523,676,441 | 19.4% |
| 4 | Bare Printed Circuit Board ManufacturingNAICS 334412 | $65,776,111 | 2.4% |
| 5 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $5,978,899 | 0.2% |
| 6 | Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 334220 | $2,531,334 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Other Communications Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 334290 | $279,424 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Electronic Computer ManufacturingNAICS 334111 | $270,824 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)NAICS 541712 | $42,987 | <0.1% |
Where Northrop Grumman Systems contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
Companies similar to Northrop Grumman Systems
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 334511), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raytheon Company | $9,954,941,796 |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $7,892,623,043 |
| 3 | Raytheon Company | $7,106,422,835 |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $3,609,421,380 |
| 5 | Raytheon Company | $3,397,178,743 |
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 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseOVER & ABOVE TESTER MAINTENANCE | $882,651 | FA851726F0026 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Department of DefenseFISC YEAR 2 FUNDING | $134,807 | N0038326F0236 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Department of DefenseHOSTILE FIRE INDICATION/LASER WARNING (HFI/LW)/COUNTER-SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (C-SUAS) - OPTICAL DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION NODE (ODIN) | $11,200,000 | FA863826FB001 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Department of DefenseAN/APR 39 RADAR SIGNAL DETECTING SET SERVICES. THIS TASK ORDER IS SPECIFICALLY FOR DIMINISHING MANAFACTURING SOURCES AND NON-REOCURRING ENGINEERING. | $10,046,921 | W58RGZ26F0004 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Department of DefenseEO3 CAMERA ASSESSMENT PHASE 2 | $438,031 | N6833526F1066 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Department of DefenseIPA (EO3) | $166,049 | N6833526F0534 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Department of Defense8512177020!CABLE ASSEMBLY,RADI | $113,391 | SPE4A626PU657 |
| May 28, 2026 | Department of DefenseREPAIRS, SPARES AND ENGINEERING SERVICES OF VARIOUS PLATFORMS AND SYSTEMS. | $0 | FA852426F0030 |
| May 21, 2026 | Department of DefenseRADAR SIGNAL DETECTING SET SERVICES (RSDS) DELIVERY ORDER FOR FY26 PRODUCTION | $63,159,951 | W58RGZ26F0265 |
| May 14, 2026 | Department of DefenseIPA (EO3) | $536,486 | N6833526F0523 |
| May 12, 2026 | Department of DefenseTHIS DELIVERY ORDER (N6833526F1119) IS ISSUED UNDER AND PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT N00383-24-D-BK01. | $305,513 | N6833526F1119 |
| May 7, 2026 | Department of DefenseCY26 HARDWARE BASE BY ORDER (HBBO) | $126,675,000 | FA863826FB004 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Department of DefenseFISC MANAGEMENT - RAAF | $8,969 | N6833526F0491 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Department of DefenseCOMMON INFRARED COUNTERMEASURE (CIRCM) FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) NON-RECURRING ENGINEERING (NRE) SERVICES | $39,712,206 | W58RGZ26F0027 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Department of DefenseSEE ATTACHMENT 1 - PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS). | $5,537,252 | H9224126CE001 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Department of DefenseREPAIRS, SPARES AND ENGINEERING SERVICES OF VARIOUS PLATFORMS AND SYSTEMS | $0 | FA853826F0026 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Department of DefenseHANDLE ASSY | $270,824 | N0038326CPA08 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Department of DefenseEXPORTABLE AN/APR-39 RADAR SIGNAL SET (RSDS) ENGINEERING SERVICES TASK ORDER | $8,552,285 | W58RGZ26F0001 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Department of DefenseREPAIRS, SPARES AND ENGINEERING SERVICES OF VARIOUS PLATFORMS AND SYSTEMS. | $416,087 | FA851726F0010 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Department of DefenseUNDEFINITIZED CONTRACT ACTION FOR COMMON INFRARED COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEM (CIRCM) FULL RATE PRODUCTION 2 (FRP2) AND SERVICES YEAR 1 DELIVERY ORDER | $119,685,716 | W58RGZ26C0009 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Department of DefenseLITENING CATP DLR SOFTWARE INTEGRATION AND QUALIFICATION | $5,022,073 | FA854026FB014 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Department of DefenseLITENING CATP ARTEMIS PHASE 2B | $31,159,252 | FA854026FB006 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Department of DefenseLITENING CATP ARTEMIS TYPE 179 LASER | $23,700,000 | FA854026FB001 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Department of DefenseDELIVERY ORDER FOR NSN 5841-01-543-6979 | $14,497,803 | SPRBL126F0035 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Department of DefensePROCESSOR RADAR | $1,195,286 | N0038326CPA03 |
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 $2.7B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 413 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $629M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Northrop Grumman Systems?
- The Department of Defense obligated $2.7B to Northrop Grumman Systems from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% 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 search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing (NAICS 334511), engineering services (NAICS 541330) and other electronic component manufacturing (NAICS 334419).
- Where does Northrop Grumman Systems perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Northrop Grumman Systems contract dollars went to work in Illinois ($2.6B) and Virginia ($106M).
- Are Northrop Grumman Systems's government contracts growing?
- Northrop Grumman Systems's federal contract obligations fell 39% from FY2024 ($1B) to FY2026 ($629M), peaking in FY2025. 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.