Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Northrop Grumman Corporation (Northrop Grumman), is a global security and technology company that offers products and services to the aerospace, electronics, and information systems sectors. It manufactures aircraft carriers, submarines, spacecraft systems, mission-critical computer systems and wireless communications infrastructure. The company serves government and commercial customers across the world. Northrop operates through four segments, namely, Information Systems, Aerospace Systems, Electronic Systems and Technical Services. Northrop Grumman conducts its business operations mainly across the US and the UK. In other regions, it has offices in major cities. The company has major dealings with the US government and the US Department of Defense. Northrop Grumman is headquartered in Virginia, the US.

Northrop Grumman's, strategic intent is to merge with or acquire businesses, form joint ventures or create strategic alliances. To this end, in June 2012, the company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held M5 Network Security Pty Ltd, an Australia-based provider of cybersecurity and secure mobile communications products and services, and advanced analytics to Australian military and intelligence organizations.

Northrop Grumman Corporation Key Recent Developments

Aug 24, 2012: Northrop Grumman Highlights Innovative Health Technologies At ISM Conference
Jul 25, 2012: Northrop Grumman Reports Revenue Of $6.3 Billion In Q2 2012
Jul 23, 2012: AREVA And Northrop Grumman Announce Plans To Provide Cybersecurity Support To US Nuclear Facilities
May 29, 2012: NexTech Wins Contract From US Office Of Naval Research To Develop UUV Energy System
Apr 25, 2012: Northrop Grumman Reports Revenue Of $6.2 Billion In Q1 2012

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