Northrop Grumman Awarded Navy Seaport-E Task Orders

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Navy Seaport-Enhanced
contract office has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) four task
orders to support several Navy and joint programs. Together, the task orders are
valued at more than $80 million.

"We are the subject matter experts when it comes to this type of work using both
traditional or innovative approaches," said Gregory Schmidt, Northrop Grumman
Technical Services' Training and Simulation Group vice president and general
manager. "Our top priority for all of these task orders will be to demonstrate
top performance at an exceptional price combined with complete commitment to
customer satisfaction.

Under the terms of the three-year, Special Access Support Program (SASS) task
order, Northrop Grumman will reside on site with the customer to support
analytic, strategic, technical, managerial, planning, monitoring, evaluation,
assessment and documentation of programs. The SASS team will provide periodic
updates to the Joint Staff regarding potential investment decisions for programs
addressing capability gaps and will assess the sufficiency of joint capabilities
that enable joint forces to execute missions.

Northrop Grumman will also support the three-year Information Technology,
Modelling and Simulation Services task order. According to the terms of the
contract, the company will develop, maintain and manage models, knowledge
management tools and databases to include planning, software, testing, data,
documentation, training and technical refresh. The contract includes
around-the-clock help desk support, configuration management support, system
administration and maintenance, and training regarding specific models.

Under the terms of the Analytical Agenda and Deliberate Planning (AA&DP) support
services program, Northrop Grumman will provide analytical and planning services
to a variety of customers including: the Joint Staff and U.S. Africa Command,
European Command, Central Command, Pacific Command, Northern Command, Special
Operations Command, Strategic Command, Transportation Command, Joint Forces
Command and Southern Command as well as U.S. Forces Korea. The company will
perform studies, analysis and assessment of programs, processes, doctrines,
policies and strategies, and provide guidance to customers. The tasks will also
support U.S. Department of Defense specific planning timelines and increased
planning requirements.

For the Strategic Planning, Analysis, and Technical Support to Humanitarian
Assistance, Disaster Relief and Mine Action Program for Headquarters U.S.
Central Command (CENTCOM) task, Northrop Grumman will support CENTCOM objectives
by helping to shape the security environment for nations in the CENTCOM area of
responsibility.

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: Leah Smith
Northrop Grumman Technical Services
(703) 713-4616
leah.smith@ngc.com

David Apt
Northrop Grumman Technical Services
(703) 713-4490
david.apt@ngc.com