Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Unveils New Active Electronically Scanned Array...

Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Unveils New Active Electronically Scanned
Array (AESA) for F-16 and Other Platforms, Missions

LINTHICUM, Md., Feb. 19, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation
(NYSE:NOC) unveiled a new company funded program to develop an Active
Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) at the Singapore Air Show. The Scalable
Agile Beam Radar (SABR) will be a full performance fire control AESA derived
from proven AESA technology for light tactical aircraft. SABR is being designed
for retrofit to existing F-16 aircraft and can be scaled to fit other platforms
and mission areas.

A photo accompanying this release is available at
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"SABR is the most recent development in a long line of Northrop Grumman AESA
airborne fire control radars," said Chris Sheppard, F-16 Sensor Systems Program
Development manager. "SABR will offer all the advantages of an active
electronically scanned multi-function array, more than just a radar, but at a
lower price than AESA fire control radars now available."

"We look forward to supporting the F-16 aircraft worldwide for at least 30 more
years, and SABR is our investment towards maintaining the F-16's combat
capability. SABR leverages investment in technologies derived from AESAs
produced for the U.S. Air Force and our international partners," said Sheppard.

Northrop Grumman is designing SABR to accommodate F-16 electrical and physical
interfaces without modification to the aircraft. SABR will fit within currently
defined power and cooling requirements and support the existing pilot-vehicle
interface. Although currently being designed for F-16, the array is scalable and
adaptable to other platforms and missions.

SABR will provide the increased multi-function performance inherent to AESA
technology: improved situational awareness and detection, high-resolution
synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and interleaved air-to-air and air-to-ground
modes provide pilots true all-weather, day or night precision strike capability.
SABR demonstration flights are planned for later this year on Northrop Grumman's
Sabreliner, which emulates the F-16 avionics suite and has been used for
previous F-16 radar testing.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a $32 billion 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: Paul Cabellon
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems
(410) 765-7192
paul.cabellon@ngc.com