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Northrop Grumman Awarded $3.2 Billion Multi-Year Contract for 24 E-2D Aircraft

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT

MELBOURNE, Fla. – April 11, 2019 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been awarded a multi-year contract modification to deliver an additional 24 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the U.S. Navy. The fixed-price-incentive-firm contract is valued at $3.2 billion; the contract also includes an option for nine additional foreign military sales aircraft. Production of the 24 U.S. Navy aircraft funded by the five-year contract is expected to be complete in 2026.

Northrop Grumman awarded $3.2 billion for 24 E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes to provide advanced early warning capability to the U.S. Navy. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)

The E-2D is the U.S. Navy’s airborne early warning and command and control aircraft system. The carrier-based aircraft provides expanded battlespace awareness for carrier strike groups. Its two-generation leap in radar technology allows the E-2D to work with ship-, air- and land-based combat systems to track and defeat air, ship and cruise missiles at extended range. The aircraft can also be used in a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capacity for civilian emergency coordination.

“This aircraft continues to demonstrate its strategic value to our warfighters with early warning, command and control,” said Jane Bishop, vice president and integrated product team leader, manned airborne surveillance programs, Northrop Grumman. “With this contract, we’ll continue production of these highly specialized aircraft while delivering innovative solutions that outpace advancing threats over the life of the fleet.”

Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy

Under the current program of record Northrop Grumman has delivered 37 E-2D to the U.S. Navy to date, completing all major production milestones on time. In addition to the production and sustainment of the E-2D, Northrop Grumman will deliver a series of capability upgrades. The third upgrade is slated for release in fall 2019 and includes an aerial refueling capability to significantly extend the aircraft’s endurance.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

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Northrop Grumman Begins Work on Second Japanese E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:58:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 3, 2016 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has received a U.S. Navy contract to begin production of a second Japanese E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) and surveillance aircraft.

Northrop Grumman has received a U.S. Navy contract to begin configuration of a second Japanese E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.

The first Japanese E-2D is in production and will be delivered in 2018.

The aircraft will be produced at the company's Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence in St. Augustine, Florida. Northrop Grumman will manufacture the Japanese E-2D on the same multiyear production line used for U.S. aircraft, which allows for a more efficient and affordable delivery schedule. The E-2D is the world's only AEW aircraft in production.

"For more than 50 years, Northrop Grumman has partnered with Japan by providing a range of capabilities and technologies in defense, security and communications," said Jane Bishop, vice president, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye programs, Northrop Grumman. "We are honored to continue this strong partnership through the E-2D program, which brings Japan a powerful new tool that meets their immediate airborne surveillance needs and facilitates information sharing across many platforms, making it a force multiplier for the future as well."

In 2014, the Japanese Ministry of Defense competitively selected the E-2D to fulfill the nation's AEW requirements. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has operated the E-2C Hawkeye since the 1983. The E-2C is also currently used by Taiwan, France and Egypt.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

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Northrop Grumman to Produce First Japanese E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 15:30:00 GMT

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Jan. 5, 2016 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has received a U.S. Navy contract modification for non-recurring engineering and recurring support to configure the first Japanese E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.

The E-2D is an all-weather, airborne early warning (AEW), command and control aircraft that will meet the Japanese Defense Ministry's requirements for a future airborne early warning platform, according to a statement it released in November 2014. The aircraft will be produced at the company's Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence in St. Augustine, Florida.

Under the $285,975,244 contract modification, Northrop Grumman will configure the Japanese E-2D aircraft utilizing the same E-2D multiyear production line used for U.S. aircraft to allow for a more efficient and affordable delivery schedule. The E-2D is the world's only in-production AEW aircraft.

In November 2014, the Japan Ministry of Defense competitively selected the E-2D to fulfill an emerging next-generation AEW requirement.

"The E-2D will provide a critical capability that will serve as a force multiplier for the Japanese government," said Jane Bishop, vice president, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound programs, Northrop Grumman. "First responders will be able to receive and act on information more quickly than before with greater airborne early warning capability and a networked communications system."

The Japanese Air Self Defense Force has operated the E-2C Hawkeye since the late 1980s. The E-2C is also currently in use by Taiwan, France and Egypt.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

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Northrop Grumman Highlights Global Defence and Security Capabilities at 2015 Dubai Airshow

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 07:00:00 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 5, 2015 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) will highlight a range of its global defence and security solutions, including airborne early warning and control systems (AEW&C), fire control radars, integrated air and missile defense and legacy aircraft sustainment at the Dubai Airshow 2015.

The foremost aerospace event in the Gulf Region, the Airshow will take place at the Dubai World Center, Nov. 8-12. Northrop Grumman will be exhibiting at booth #1336 with the company's chalets located at A34 and A35.

"Northrop Grumman is proud to be a trusted partner for national security capabilities to the United Arab Emirates," said Douglas Raaberg, chief executive, Northrop Grumman United Arab Emirates. "Together with our partners we ensure the security of the nation by offering a range of capabilities and technologies in defence and security."

Northrop Grumman is a key subcontractor for the UAE Air Force F-16 and prime contractor for the Air Operations Center. Additionally, the company is the prime contractor offering the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and advanced capabilities in maritime and border security. The company maintains a network of offices and local businesses serving customers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.

Northrop Grumman's exhibit will highlight global security capabilities and programs, including its expertise in AEW&C, rotary wing cockpit upgrades and fire control radars. The exhibit will also highlight a new center wing box solution for legacy C-130 aircraft, leveraging the company's global expertise in aircraft sustainment and modernization.

Northrop Grumman remains committed to growing the region's leaders of tomorrow through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Innovation Challenge, an unmanned aircraft competition bringing together Northrop Grumman engineers, students from the Higher Colleges of Technology and UAE industry, is the company's flagship program in the region.

"Northrop Grumman is committed to strengthening science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and to encourage student interest in STEM-related programs and careers in international locations where we operate around the world," said Raaberg. "We are proud to sponsor this challenging competition that encourages innovation among students in the UAE as they learn to design, build and fly unmanned aerial vehicle models."

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Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman, U.S. Navy Successfully Conduct E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aerial Refueling Critical Design Review

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:00:00 GMT

Capability will extend E-2D Advanced Hawkeye flight endurance

MELBOURNE, Fla. â June 30, 2015 â Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) along with the U.S. Navy have successfully conducted the critical design review (CDR) for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aerial Refueling (AR) system.

"The AR team continues to put outstanding effort into bringing this much needed capability to the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye," said Capt. John Lemmon, program manager, E-2/C-2 Airborne Tactical Data System Program Office (PMA-231). "Aerial Refueling will enable the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to provide longer on-station times at greater ranges."

Under a $226.7 million engineering, manufacturing and development (EMD) contract awarded in 2013, Northrop Grumman is designing, developing, manufacturing and testing several sub-system upgrades necessary to accommodate an aerial refueling capability.

Approval of this critical milestone demonstrates design maturity and acknowledgement that the program is ready to transition to the build/test phase. CDR also moves the program closer to installing this capability on new production aircraft. The E-2D aircraft already in service will be retrofitted with the aerial refueling capability.

"Achieving this critical milestone moves the program one step closer to fielding this much needed capability to the Warfighter," said Jane Bishop, vice president, E-2/C-2 programs, Northrop Grumman.

Installation of the developmental Aerial Refueling subsystem and flight test instrumentation onto the E2D test aircraft will commence in the second quarter of FY2016 at Northrop Grumman's St. Augustine manufacturing facility. Flight testing for the AR-equipped E-2D test aircraft is planned for FY2017, with Initial Operational Capability (IOC) expected in FY2020.

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Photo Release -- Japan Selects Northrop Grumman's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and RQ-4 Global Hawk to Improve Intel Gathering Capabilities

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 01:30:00 GMT

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. â Jan. 18, 2015 â The Japan Ministry of Defense has selected two Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) systems to enhance its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

Photos accompanying this release can be found here: http://media.globenewswire.com/noc/mediagallery.html?pkgid=29950

Under a process known as type selection, the Japanese government chose the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft and the RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system to help maintain the country's sovereignty.

Type selection identifies the capabilities and systems to be purchased to meet specific defense requirements. Following selection, the U.S. government will be asked to enter into the foreign military sale (FMS) process for these items.

"Northrop Grumman has a long history working with Japan's Air Self-Defense Force and we look forward to continuing that relationship for many years to come," said Mary Petryszyn, vice president for International, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. "We are very pleased the Japan Ministry of Defense has expressed confidence in these systems and look forward to working with our U.S. military customers through the FMS process."

Contract terms, timing and quantities of aircraft are yet to be determined and, as such, details are not available at this time.

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