(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric S. Garst/Released) The tenth and final Nimitz-class supercarrier of the U.S. Navy, the USS George H.W. Bush, departed on its maiden deployment from her homeport at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia this week. The George H.W. Bush, and its nearly 6,000 sailors, will deploy as part of the George H.W. Bush … [Read more...]
Gamesa, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Launch Offshore Wind Technology Center
Gamesa Technology Corp., a global wind energy leader, and the shipbuilding operations of Northrop Grumman Corp., America's largest shipbuilder, yesterday launched the Offshore Wind Technology Center to jointly develop the next generation of offshore wind systems that will be deployed in the United States and around the world. Plans call for the development of North America's … [Read more...]
Northrop Grumman Celebrates 125 Years of Shipbuilding Excellence in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Shipbuilding sector in Newport News, Va., will kick off a year-long celebration of its 125th anniversary beginning today. Collis P. Huntington founded the Newport News shipyard on Jan. 28, 1886. His vision was to provide first-class quality in all aspects of the business and to … [Read more...]
Northrop Grumman-Built Aegis Guided Missile Destroyer William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) Completes Successful “Super Trial”
The Northrop Grumman-built Aegis guided missile destroyer William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) sails the Gulf of Mexico during sea trials last week. Source: Northrop Grumman Corp. PASCAGOULA, Miss., Jan. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Aegis guided missile destroyer William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) successfully completed her combined super trial … [Read more...]
U.S. Coast Guard Awards Northrop Grumman $89 Million Long-Lead Material Contract for Fifth National Security Cutter
Photo: USCG National Security Cutter BERTHOLF (WMSL-750) via Wikipedia PASCAGOULA, Miss., Jan. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a firm fixed-price contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) for long-lead material procurement on a fifth National Security Cutter. The contract is for $89 million, with options that would increase potential value … [Read more...]