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Northrop Grumman vs Airbus Defence and Space

[Prime Contractor] NOC

Northrop Grumman

Global aerospace and defence technology company, known for stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, and space technologies.

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[Prime Contractor] AIR

Airbus Defence and Space

Division of Airbus focused on military aircraft, space systems, and defence electronics. Major European defence prime.

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Northrop Grumman and Airbus Defence and Space compared
Field Northrop Grumman Airbus Defence and Space
Headquarters Falls Church, Virginia, USA Munich, Germany
Country United States Germany
Founded 1994 2014
Type Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
Parent company — —
Employees 95,000+ 35,000+
Revenue $39.3 billion (2023) €11.4 billion (2023)
Listed NYSE: NOC PAR: AIR
Website northropgrumman.com (opens in a new tab) airbus.com (opens in a new tab)

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Revenue

Northrop Grumman$39.3 billion (2023)
Airbus Defence and Space€11.4 billion (2023)

Employees

Northrop Grumman95,000+
Airbus Defence and Space35,000+

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