STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS (Statement) - NGSP - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
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| Investments: | ||
| Plan interest in Northrop Grumman Defined Contribution Plans Master Trust (Note 3) | $ 39,301,997 | $ 35,040,516 |
| Total investments | 43,943,483 | 39,066,279 |
| Receivables: | ||
| Notes receivable from participants | 339,104 | 329,923 |
| Employer contributions | 74,657 | 77,567 |
| Participant contributions | 0 | 8 |
| Total receivables | 413,761 | 407,498 |
| Total assets | 44,357,244 | 39,473,777 |
| Liabilities: | ||
| Accrued expenses | 2,059 | 1,923 |
| Net assets available for benefits | 44,355,185 | 39,471,854 |
| Investment in BrokerageLink account—at fair value | ||
| Investments: | ||
| Investment | 4,641,343 | 4,024,861 |
| Short-term investment fund—at fair value | ||
| Investments: | ||
| Investment | $ 143 | $ 902 |
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- Definition Fair value of investment, excluding plan interest in master trust, held by employee stock purchase, saving, or similar plan (employee benefit plan (EBP)). Includes, but is not limited to, derivative, investment measured at net asset value per share as practical expedient, and insurance contract not meeting fully-benefit responsive investment criteria. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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