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Northrop Grumman to Supply Fin Stabilizers for Six New Vehicle Ferries

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Sept. 26, 2008 - Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has been awarded a contract to supply fin stabilizer systems for six new roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vehicle ferries being built for Finnlines at the Jinling shipyard in China.

Each of the vessels will be fitted with Sperry Marine Gyrofin(r) stabilizers. Utilizing Sperry Marine's patented Lift Control technology, the Gyrofins are designed to provide optimum roll stabilization while minimizing cavitation.

"The Gyrofins will provide improved safety and vessel performance, minimize passenger discomfort, protect vehicles from damage and reduce fuel consumption," said J. Nolasco DaCunha, vice president of Sperry Marine. "The proven Gyrofin design, with Sperry Marine's improved digital control system, provides a robust solution that delivers a smooth ride even in the roughest seas."

The six new ice-classified ro-ro ships will have about 3,200 lane meters for vehicles, and will operate at a speed of 20 knots. They are scheduled for delivery from Jinling in 2010 and 2011.

Sperry Marine, headquartered in Charlottesville, Va., and with major engineering and support offices in New Malden, United Kingdom and Hamburg, Germany, provides smart navigation and ship control solutions for the international marine industry with customer service and support through offices in 16 countries, sales representatives in 47 countries and authorized service depots in more than 250 locations worldwide.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.

For commercial sales inquiries, contact Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine by phone, +1 (434) 974-2656 or by e-mail, sales_commercial@sperry.ngc.com. For military sales inquiries, call +1 (434) 974-2134 or e-mail sales_military@sperry.ngc.com. Visit our Web site at www.sperrymarine.northropgrumman.com. 

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