Northrop Grumman Named Preferred Munitions Payload Provider for DOD Drone Program
Northrop Grumman is among five winners of the Defense Department’s Drone Dominance Program Lethality Prize Challenge, positioning it as a preferred payload provider for small drones. The $1 billion Drone Dominance Program aims to rapidly deploy low-cost, consumable unmanned aerial systems and mission systems at the scale and speed warfighters need. DOD plans to field
Serco Closes Acquisition to Strengthen US & Global Defense Footprint
Serco Inc has completed its $327 million acquisition of Northrop Grumman’s mission training and satellite ground network communications software business after securing all regulatory approvals and meeting closing conditions. The deal expands Serco’s North American footprint to over $2 billion in annual revenue and strengthens its U.S. defense and space portfolio. The acquisition adds capabilities
Serco Agrees to Buy Northrop Grumman MT&S Business
Serco has agreed to acquire Northrop Grumman’s mission training and satellite ground network communications software business. Serco sees the acquisition as a key step in its strategy, reinforcing its commitment to growth and innovation in mission-critical solutions, according to North America CEO Tom Watson. “The integration of this enhanced portfolio of work will expand our
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2024: Northrop Grumman’s Ed Devinney
Ed Devinney Corporate Director, Cyber Programs, Northrop Grumman After serving in the Navy, including commanding USS COLE (DDG-67) and holding leadership roles at the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, retired Navy Capt. Ed Devinney now plays a key role in Northrop Grumman’s global cyber efforts and its partnerships with the government. He works
Northrop Grumman to Support DARPA’s Moon-Based Railroad Network Study
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected Northrop Grumman to help further develop the concept of building a moon-based railroad network as part of the broader 10-year Lunar Architecture Capability Study. This lunar railroad network could transport humans, supplies and resources for commercial ventures across the lunar surface, contributing to a space economy for
Top Space Execs to Watch in 2024: Northrop Grumman’s Sarah Schellpfeffer
Sarah Schellpfeffer Sector Vice President & Chief Technology Officer of Space Systems, Northrop Grumman Sarah Schellpfeffer takes great pride in Northrop Grumman’s advancements in sensing and connectivity, notably in expanding its satellite communications from geostationary to low Earth orbit to meet changing mission requirements. The company has emerged as a leader in LEO systems in
Northrop Grumman Wins $700M DIA Cloud & Sensor Solution Contract
Northrop Grumman Corp. won a contract worth up to $700 million with the Defense Intelligence Agency to provide an integrated cloud and sensor solution for faster intelligence to the warfighter. The award is called Neptune Phoenix. The 9-year, single-award contract includes lifecycle management, engineering, design, development, purchasing, prototyping, test and evaluation, deployment and data analysis
Top Supply Chain Execs to Watch in 2023: Northrop Grumman’s Greg Maxwell
Greg Maxwell Vice President of Operations Strategy & Global Supply Chain, Northrop Grumman Greg Maxwell’s team of supply chain professionals managed Northrop Grumman’s large and complex supply chain through unprecedented challenges over the past three years – inflation, long material lead times, electronics and raw material shortages, the “great resignation,” impacts of COVID-19, transportation bottlenecks and
Northrop Grumman to Support Air Force’s Battlefield Airborne Communications Node
Northrop Grumman Corp. has won multiple awards with the U.S. Air Force to support the first Battlefield Airborne Communications Node home station in the continental U.S. Work under the award includes activating a home station to establish the BACN ground and payload operations and support at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia; training for Air Force
Robert Fleming Named Northrop Grumman Corporate VP, President of Space Systems Sector
Northrop Grumman Corp.’s board of directors has elected Robert Fleming as corporate vice president and president of the space systems sector, effective Oct. 9. Fleming will succeed Tom Wilson, who is taking a new role in the company for personal reasons. “Rob brings proven leadership experience running complex businesses in the aerospace and defense industry,”
Top MarCom Execs to Watch in 2023: Northrop Grumman’s Kelli Becker
Kelli Becker Head of Communications, Space Systems Sector, Northrop Grumman Kelli Becker has spent over 20 years at Northrop Grumman across corporate and business communications, customer and community engagement, media and public relations, brand management, and employee and executive communications. Her team is excited by the challenge and opportunity of bringing the brand and the
Top ESG Execs to Watch in 2023: Northrop Grumman’s Mike Witt
Mike Witt Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer, Northrop Grumman Last year marked a series of busy and exciting times for sustainability at Northrop Grumman, especially those efforts led by Mike Witt. In April, Witt announced the company’s latest environmental sustainability goals, which serve as success markers to help the company better measure its progress.
Top HR Execs to Watch in 2022: Northrop Grumman’s Ann Addison
Ann Addison Corporate Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Northrop Grumman Ann Addison has fueled new growth opportunities and momentum for Northrop Grumman. Relying on decades of human resources expertise, in 2021 she reengineered core HR practices and processes and implemented a new digital platform to transform the employee experience. “Our people and culture
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2022: Northrop Grumman’s Jennifer Walsmith
Jennifer Walsmith Corporate Vice President, Cyber & Information Solutions, Northrop Grumman For over 35 years, Jennifer Walsmith has been a mainstay in the intelligence industry as a leading expert in cyber and intelligence mission solutions. She spent 15 years specializing in offensive and defensive cyber at the National Security Agency, where she was a key
Northrop Grumman, AT&T Join Forces on 5G-Enabled Defense Capabilities
Northrop Grumman Corp. and AT&T are collaborating to research and develop a digital battle network, powered by AT&T 5G and Northrop Grumman’s advanced mission systems, to support the Defense Department. Northrop Grumman and AT&T plan to deliver a cost-effective, scalable, open architecture solution that will help DOD connect distributed sensors and data from all domains
Top 15 CSOs to Watch in 2022: Northrop Grumman’s Mary Rose McCaffrey
Mary Rose McCaffrey Vice President, Security, Northrop Grumman Leading global security for the company, Mary Rose McCaffrey is responsible for the protection of Northrop Grumman employees, facilities and information. She leads the security compliance framework and the company’s crisis management team. Under McCaffrey’s leadership, Northrop Grumman has worked to enable the secure convergence of classified
Top 25 DOD Execs to Watch in 2021: Northrop Grumman’s Mary D. Petryszyn
Mary D. Petryszyn Corporate Vice President, President, Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector Mary Petryszyn has built Northrop Grumman’s newest sector, Defense Systems, into a multibillion-dollar business focused on growth and future success for her customers. Her broad portfolio includes missiles and tactical weapons, all-domain command and control architecture, integrated battle command systems, and sustainment and
Pinnacle Award Finalist Michael Sean O’Brien: ‘Surround Yourself With People of Diverse Perspectives Who Will Support You and Make You Better’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Awards were announced Oct. 13, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually Dec. 8. Next is Artificial Intelligence Industry Executive of the Year (Public Company) finalist Michael Sean O’Brien, who’s chief technologist for intelligence, analytics and autonomous solutions at Northrop Grumman. Here, he talks key
Top 30 Space Execs to Watch in 2021: Northrop Grumman Space Systems’ Candace Givens
As a leader in Northrop Grumman’s payload and ground systems business, Candace Givens has overseen strong, sustained growth in 2020, positioning the company for new opportunities in innovative, resilient space payloads. Last year, her portfolio achieved more than $400 million of annual sales and double-digit growth as her leadership strengthened relationships with customers and industry.
Peraton Expands Unmanned Systems Capabilities with Peraton Remotec
Peraton has introduced its new subsidiary Peraton Remotec, a mobile robot systems company for hazardous duty operations, and the subsidiary’s advanced platform Andros Spartan Unmanned Ground Vehicle System. Remotec, Inc. is now branded as Peraton Remotec, after Peraton acquired the company through its Feb. 1 purchase of Northrop Grumman’s integrated Mission Support and IT Solutions business.
Peraton Creates New Business Sectors, Names Leaders, Roles
After the successful completion of Peraton’s acquisition of Northrop Grumman’s integrated Mission Support and IT Solutions business on Feb. 1, Peraton has aligned the company around four business sectors and named a handful of new members to its executive leadership team. The four business sectors and their presidents are: Space & Intelligence: This sector incorporates several
WATCH: Erik Buice on American Red Cross Work
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland sits down with Erik Buice, sector vice president and general manager of defense systems for Northrop Grumman, for an interview focused on his work with the American Red Cross. Buice discusses his personal interest in the work, upcoming events and how others can get involved.
WATCH: Sandra Evers-Manly and Molly Q. Ford on Diversity, Inclusion in the Workplace
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland hosts Northrop Grumman’s Sandra Evers-Manly and Salesforce’s Molly Q. Ford for a discussion on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Evers-Manly and Ford discuss challenges, opportunities and ways viewers can get involved to make a difference.
Veritas Inks Deal to Buy Northrop’s Federal IT, Mission Support Services Group
An affiliate of investment firm Veritas Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Northrop Grumman Corp.’s federal IT and mission support services business for $3.4 billion in cash. The business provides various advanced technology solutions, including cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud and advanced engineering to defense, intelligence, space, civil and health customers. It “has an exceptional
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