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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.2

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Northrop Grumman Corporation on Form S-4 of our report dated October 10, 2000,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Litton Industries, Inc. for the
year ended July 31, 2000 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts"
in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Los Angeles, California
May 23, 2001
