Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is a $25 billion global defense
company, headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. Northrop Grumman provides
technologically advanced, innovative products, services and solutions in
systems integration, defense electronics, information technology, advanced
aircraft, shipbuilding and space technology. With approximately 120,000
employees and operations in all 50 states and 25 countries, Northrop Grumman
serves U.S. and international military, government and commercial customers.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is divided into seven business sectors. Our
Ship Systems sector, headquartered in Pascagoula, Miss., is one of the
nation's leading full service systems companies for the design, engineering,
construction, and life cycle support of major surface ships for the U.S.
Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and international navies, and for commercial vessels
of all types.

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