Northrop Grumman Receives Award for
Support of Administrative Staff

NEWPORT NEWS – August 1, 2006 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received an award from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) for its commitment to and continuous support of its administrative staff.

Wayne Gowers, Northrop Grumman Newport News chief administrator of sector services and travel management, accepted the award on behalf of the sector. “We are committed to working as a team to improve our processes to meet our budget and schedule commitments,” he said. “The administrative staff of the shipyard is instrumental in moving the business steadily onward.”

The Virginia Division of the IAAP established the award in 2004 to honor and express appreciation to organizations that support IAAP programs and member participation. Northrop Grumman was selected for encouraging and assisting employees to improve their skills by offering financial assistance to those enrolling in post-secondary education, encouraging employees to participate in community service and volunteer work, and by recognizing employees at major milestones in their careers.

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is a not-for-profit professional association with approximately 40,000 members and affiliates and nearly 600 chapters worldwide.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense company headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. Northrop Grumman provides a broad array of technologically advanced, innovative products, services and solutions in systems integration, defense electronics, information technology, advanced aircraft, shipbuilding, and space technology. With more than 120,000 employees and operations in all 50 states and 25 countries, Northrop Grumman serves U.S. and international military, government and commercial customers.