Northrop Grumman Showcases Integrated Security System Capabilities at DSEI Exhibition and Conference, London

LONDON -

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will highlight the strengths of its integrated global security capabilities at the Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition and conference including command and control systems, critical infrastructure protection, unmanned ground systems, air space communications, electronic warfare, naval systems and maritime security.

DSEI, a tri-service event with a focus on land and sea, is one of the most important defence and security exhibitions in the UK. The exhibition and conference will take place at ExCel in London from 8 - 11 Sept. 2009. Northrop Grumman will be exhibiting at stand number 836, N3 North Hall.

Northrop Grumman will showcase a cross-section of the company’s defence and security solutions with equipment, displays and presentations of technologies from across the UK, Europe and the US. Using a coastal protection scenario, the company will demonstrate the integration of naval systems and shipboard sensors, the creation of a common operating picture for defence and civil command and control systems, critical infrastructure and asset protection, ground-air communications and counter-IED capability using unmanned ground vehicles.

“Northrop Grumman UK has a wealth of experience on display at DSEI from strategic and tactical command and control systems, to situational awareness for defence and civil security applications, and unmanned ground systems. This is matched by specialist facilities and a proven track record of delivery to our customers in the UK and around the world,” said Paul Davison vice president and managing director for Northrop Grumman’s Information Systems sector in Europe. “Visitors to our stand will be able to see how these can be integrated to create world class national security capability.”

Highlighted will be the command and control system applications C2PC and ICS, the airport security solution, Airtight, linked to an integrated collaborative environment incorporating TouchTable(TM) technology and the new satellite-based two-way blue-force tracking system, known as Kodiak.

Also highlighted will be Northrop Grumman’s Communications on the Move (COTM) and Freedom Multifunction RF Systems technologies.

Unmanned ground systems on display will be CUTLASS, the next generation unmanned ground vehicle to be used by the Ministry of Defence for hazardous operations, the new Wheelbarrow Mk 9 and the Caliber unmanned vehicle.

Northrop Grumman’s Sperry Marine business unit will be displaying a selection of marine navigation, ship control and coastal surveillance solutions including their successful VisionMaster FT Integrated Bridge and Platform Management System.

The VisionMaster FT Integrated Bridge System with Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (WECDIS) solution was recently selected by the Royal Navy for the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers.

Sperry Marine will also be featuring their inertial navigation solution (INS) MK39. The company recently opened a UK facility to support NATO ship INS (SINS) installed on Royal Navy surface warships and attack submarines.

Northrop Grumman’s infrared countermeasures (IRCM) will also be featured. The company supplies, maintains and repairs IRCM systems installed on many RAF aircraft types.

On display will be ground-to-air communications capability of the PAE T6 and PAE M7 VHF/UHF multimode digital radio working together with the GAREX 220 voice communication control system to create a digital end-to-end communications system demonstration for air traffic management.

Also exhibiting at DSEI will be Northrop Grumman’s Italy-based subsidiary. Northrop Grumman Italia will display a range of its state-of-the-art fibre-optic navigation systems, including the LISA-200, the Navex family of attitude heading reference systems and LN 251 / LN 270 high accuracy inertial navigation systems. These are in service on aircraft platforms in the U.S., Europe and Asia and are fitted to the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Tornado and BAE Systems Hawk.

Northrop Grumman has a strong presence in the UK with a heritage spanning 100-years. The company operates from primary locations in London, Fareham, Chester, Coventry, New Malden, Peterborough, RAF Waddington and Solihull and provides avionics, communications, electronic warfare systems, marine navigation systems, unmanned ground vehicle systems, C4ISR solutions and mission planning, IT systems and software development, aircraft whole life support and airport security solutions.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Source: Northrop Grumman Corporation

Ken Beedle of Northrop Grumman Corporation, +44 (0) 207-747-1910, or +44 (0) 7787-174092, Ken.beedle at euro.ngc.com