In advance of AUSA National next week and the Logistics Officers Association National Symposium Oct. 19-22, Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) executives will discuss several key global logistics efforts in support of our U.S. and allied customers. The event focuses on land forces support including the modernization of aging systems, platforms and components, as well as training solutions to improve 24/7 mission readiness.

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    What:     Northrop Grumman Media Briefing: Global Land Forces

              Modernization


    When:     Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014

              10 a.m.


    Where:    National Press Club, Zenger Room

              529 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20045


    Speakers:  Gregory Schmidt, vice president and general manager,
               Mission Solutions and Readiness division, Northrop
               Grumman Technical Services

               Topics: National Training Center mission logistics
               support; Humvee modernization; and Saudi Arabia
               Ministry of National Guard aviation support


               Jeffrey Palombo, vice president and general manager,
               Land and Self Protection Systems division, Northrop
               Grumman Electronic Systems

               Topics: Electronic warfare enhancements; and Black Hawk
               cockpit modernization


    RSVP:     Pamela Wade, manager, Media Relations

              703-713-4616 (office)

              703-964-7680 (mobile)

              pamela.wade@ngc.com

Social Media:
Follow live tweets from the event at @northropgrumman, #Logistics

Webcast:
http://www.visualwebcaster.com/NorthropGrummanModernization
Media Kit:
www.northropgrumman.com/MediaResources/MediaKits/GlobalLandForcesModernization

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