Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems News

Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk Unmanned Reconnaissance Aircraft Earns an Additional Military Airworthiness Certification

November 20, 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the U.S. Air Force has granted the RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) a military Airworthiness Certification (AWC), a significant milestone in the life of the aircraft system and a step on the path to routine unmanned flight within the United States.

U.S. Air Force Awards $302.9 Million Production Contract to Northrop Grumman for Five Global Hawk High-Altitude, Long-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems

November 20, 2009

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $302.9 million fixed
price incentive fee contract for five RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Under the Lot 7 production contract, the company will build two Block 30 systems and three Block 40 systems for the 303d Aeronautical Systems Group at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio.

Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Marks 45th Anniversary of C-2A Greyhound First Flight

November 18, 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation today marked the 45th anniversary of the maiden flight of the C-2A Greyhound -- the U.S. Navy's premier platform for Carrier-on-Board Delivery (COD) to Carrier Strike Groups throughout the U.S. Navy fleet.

Photo Release -- Flightglobal Presents "Leader of the Year Award" to Northrop Grumman's Bob Mitchell

November 16, 2009

Flightglobal, parent company of Flight International magazine, has recognized Northrop Grumman Corporation's Robert A. K. "Bob" Mitchell for his contributions to the aerospace industry.

Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman's Long Island Employees Spend Day Making Gifts, Good Wishes and Lots of Applause for Military

November 10, 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation employees, who spend their workdays designing some of the most advanced weaponry for our Sailors, Soldiers, Marines and Airmen, gave their Saturday, Nov. 7, to serving our men and women in uniform in other ways.

Northrop Grumman Highlights Global Security Capabilities at the Dubai Airshow 2009

November 09, 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation is participating in the Dubai Airshow 2009 where it will highlight its global security capabilities and programmes, including its world leading expertise in airborne early warning and control systems, fire control radars and infrared countermeasures.

Northrop Grumman Continues Pursuit of Electronic Warfare Program

November 06, 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation has submitted its proposal for the Technology Maturation phase in the U.S. Navy's competition to develop and field the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ). The jammer will complete the Navy's fielding of a flexible, adaptable weapon that will help defeat enemies on the electronic battlefield, whose weapons can range from those developed in defense laboratories to weapons procured from the corner
store.

Star Award is Presented to Al Nikolaus and Mike Roberts of Northrop Grumman

November 05, 2009

Two Northrop Grumman Corporation employees received the Star Award from the U.S.
Army and the Boeing leadership team for their outstanding contributions to the former Future Combat Systems program. The Star Award is granted to individuals who fulfill numerous criteria that illustrate how their accomplishments exceed their regular work assignments or job expectations.

Northrop Grumman's Tom Romesser Speaks at UK Conference on Climate Change

November 05, 2009

A senior Northrop Grumman Corporation executive is among the distinguished speakers from leading defence and aerospace companies participating in the climate change
conference, Energy, Environmental Defence and Security (E2DS) 2009 being held this week in London.

Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman-built LCROSS Satellite Wins 2009 Aviation Week Program Excellence Award

November 05, 2009

The Northrop Grumman Corporation-built Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) has been awarded the 2009 Aviation Week Program Excellence Award in the System Level Production/Sustainmentcategory.