Developing technologies with dual-use capabilities

Northrop Grumman’s financial resilience in the face of controversy can be attributed to several key factors. Firstly, U.S. government contracts remained robust, thanks to the perceived necessity of maintaining a technological advantage amidst geopolitical tensions. Demand for military-grade drones and surveillance equipment, which Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures, went unhindered despite the controversy. Secondly, regulatory enforcement on defense contractors is characteristically flexible. Often, legal penalties are less than the profits gained from problematic products.