HERNDON, Va., May 7, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) a three-year, $84 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to support the Naval Education Training Command (NETC).
"The Navy continues to do exciting things in the training arena, and we are proud to support their training missions," said Greg Schmidt, vice president and general manager, Training Solutions division, Northrop Grumman Technical Services. "Our expanding capabilities, coupled with the Navy's commitment to superior education, make this a tremendous opportunity."
Northrop Grumman will provide planning and assessment, curriculum development, and computer-based modeling and simulation training solutions. The team will also be responsible for providing program management and staff support.
"As one of the leading providers of creative and technology-based training products and services to the military, Northrop Grumman is proud to partner with the Navy as they proceed toward more innovative and technology-based training solutions," said Mike O'Neill, department manager of Navy Training Support for Northrop Grumman's Training Solutions division. "Our passion for education and pioneering approach to training development are critical to providing our sailors with the most effective, affordable and best value training available."
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.