Northrop Grumman Awarded $206 Million Support and Sustainment Contract for Defense...

Northrop Grumman Awarded $206 Million Support and Sustainment Contract for
Defense Support Program

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Oct. 23, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman
Corporation (NYSE:NOC) was awarded a contract by the United States Air Force
Space and Missile Systems Center to provide technical support for the
operational Defense Support Program (DSP) spacecraft, primary infrared sensor
and mission analysis.

The cost plus award fee contract is valued at $206 million, which includes the
initial year followed by four one-year options.

"DSP has provided the nation with robust and reliable early warning and
auxiliary mission capabilities for nearly 40 years," said Fred Ricker, vice
president of Military Systems Division for Northrop Grumman's Space Technology
sector. "We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Air Force on
this vital national asset."

"Mission analysis of the infrared sensor data from the DSP constellation
continues to be outstanding," said Joseph J. Ensor, vice president and general
manager of Space and ISR Systems Division for Northrop Grumman Electronic
Systems sector. "We expect DSP to keep providing this analysis, and remain one
of our nation's primary 'eyes in the sky' for years to come."

Northrop Grumman built the DSP infrared sensors in Azusa, Calif. And integrated
them with the DSP spacecraft in Redondo Beach, Calif. The DSP support and
sustainment will continue at both sites. The first DSP was launched in 1970 and
the final DSP was orbited in 2007.

The spacecraft and sensor were upgraded several times throughout production to
protect against evolving worldwide threats. DSP satellites have demonstrated
exceptional reliability on-orbit, providing an extra 173 satellite-years in
on-orbit to date.

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

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CONTACT: Sally Koris
Northrop Grumman Space Technology
(310) 812-4721
Sally.koris@ngc.com