Northrop Grumman UK Wins Security Industry Awards at Counter Terror Expo 2012 Exhibition, London

LONDON, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced that it has been recognised for excellence and achievement in the counter terrorism and security industry by winning four Counter Terrorism and Specialist Security Awards (CTSS) presented at the Counter Terror Expo exhibition in London this week.

Northrop Grumman's U.K.-based Information Systems sector, Europe won awards in the following categories:

• CBRNe Detection and Protection – for its Integrated Tactical Rapid Assessment of CBRN Environments system (I-TRACE)
• Communication Systems – for its Integrated Joint Operational Command and Control Services (I-JOCCS)
• Cyber Security and Electronic Security – for the Federated Cyber Range
• Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IED Disposal) – for its next generation unmanned ground vehicle, CUTLASS

"Security solutions are a core capability for Northrop Grumman and receiving these awards is recognition of the quality of our capabilities," said Danny Milligan, chief executive of Northrop Grumman's Information Systems sector Europe. "From unmanned ground vehicle systems for IED clearance, to CBRN incident monitoring and analysis, and cyber security, our systems integration expertise and advanced technology put us at the forefront of international capabilities available to meet the challenges of today's ever changing terrorist threat."

The CTSS Awards recognize outstanding products, services and solutions that ensure everyone lives in a safer world. Companies from across the counter terrorism, defence and security sectors are considered in 12 essential categories.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.