Litton Industries, Inc., was an American defense contractor that specialized in shipbuilding, aerospace, electronic components, and information technology. The company was founded in …

Dec 9, 2025 · Litton Industries, Inc.,, diversified U.S. multinational corporation founded in 1953 by Charles Bates “Tex” Thornton (1913–81). Its more than 80 divisions provide products and …

Litton purposefully went deeper into debt to discourage potential buyers and to improve its cash reserves in the event of such a takeover. In the early 1980s, Litton buttressed its electronics …

Litton started in 1953 as an electronics company building navigation, communications and electronic warfare equipment. They diversified and became a much bigger business, with …

After the war, Litton Industries was founded for the purpose of manufacturing both vacuum tubes and the machinery used to make them. The company grew rapidly, soon rivaling established …

Litton, founded in 1953 as a small electronics company, evolved into a $3.6 billion aerospace/defense company. California-based Litton Industries acquired Ingalls in December …

Litton Industries was started in 1931 by Charles Litton, a Stanford-educated engineer and entrepreneur. He is cited as an example of one of a long line of engineers who helped …