Photo Release -- Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Presents...

Photo Release -- Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Presents
Al Aube Outstanding Contributor Award to Bob Mitchell of Northrop Grumman

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association for Unmanned
Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has recognized the pivotal role of
Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Robert A. K. "Bob" Mitchell in the
advancement of unmanned systems. In an awards luncheon presentation, Mitchell
was honored with the Al Aube Outstanding Contributor Award in recognition of his
visionary leadership and dedication towards the promotion and execution of
unmanned technologies.

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"Bob Mitchell's contributions to the unmanned system industry, and to the
efforts that are embodied by AUVSI, make him the ideal candidate to receive this
award," said Daryl Davidson, AUVSI Foundation Executive Director. "His
contributions go beyond just a focus, it is a vision shared across the industry
for bringing unmanned systems into the mainstream."

"For all intents and purposes, Mitchell is the founding father of Northrop
Grumman's core competencies in the technology leadership in developing unmanned
systems," Davidson continued. "His knowledge, vision and experience have been
used on a multitude of captures and campaigns."

Mitchell currently serves as vice president for Northrop Grumman Aerospace
Systems sector. Prior to its acquisition in 1999 by Northrop Grumman, Mitchell
served as president of Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical. Under his leadership,
Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical captured and developed the Global Hawk high altitude,
long endurance, unmanned aircraft system (UAS).

Upon the acquisition by Northrop Grumman, Mitchell served as vice president of
Unmanned Systems, where he managed the continued development of the Global Hawk
UAS while leading the team that captured and developed the Fire Scout vertical
UAS. Mitchell previously served as sector vice president for Special Programs
and was the successful capture lead for the U.S. Navy's Broad Area Maritime
Surveillance UAS program.

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.

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CONTACT: Rene' Freeland
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
(858) 618-7606
rene.freeland@ngc.com