Northrop Grumman Promotes Dwayne Blake and Eric Wishon
to Directors in Contracts and Pricing

Dwayne Blake Director, Contracts and Pricing Northrop Grumman Newport News Higher Resolution Image Eric Wishon Director, Carrier and Submarine Estimating Northrop Grumman Newport News Higher Resolution Image

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – October 23, 2006 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE:NOC) Newport News sector has announced two director-level appointments within its Newport News sector. Dwayne Blake has been promoted to director of contracts and pricing and Eric Wishon has been promoted to director of carrier and submarine estimating.

“Dwayne and Eric bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their new roles,” said Tom Johnston, vice president of contracts and pricing. “They are key players in the future of our sector.”

As director of contracts and pricing, Blake will support new submarine construction for the Newport News sector. He began his career with the sector in 1984 as an associate engineering operations coordinator and has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently Blake held the position of business manager, submarine programs.

Blake earned a bachelor’s degree from Hampton University and a master’s of business administration from Old Dominion University.

Wishon started at Newport News in 1985 as a summer employee while in college. Upon graduating, he began his career as an associate contracts analyst. Most recently Wishon served as manager, cost engineering. In his new position, Wishon will be responsible for new construction estimating, overhaul estimating, functional training and development and estimating resource allocation.

Wishon holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Christopher Newport University and a master’s of business administration from Old Dominion University.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense company headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. Northrop Grumman provides 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.