Logistics Solutions

Northrop Grumman is focused on creating innovative, cost-effective logistics solutions. From modernization and sustainment, supply chain management, and training and simulation, we offer a full-spectrum of support to meet any sustainment challenge.

Modernization & Sustainment

Northrop Grumman provides modernization and sustainment support in the areas of logistics management, depot maintenance, sustaining engineering support and global field management.

	Integrated Logistics and Modernization (ILM) Division The ILM Division works to manage and sustain America's weapons systems across their life cycles, from production and operational support to maintenance and ultimate disposal. ILM has operations and field service personnel working across the U.S. in addition to supporting military customers in theater and around the globe at 18 international locations.
	Quantum Readiness Quantum Readiness Life Cycle Logistics & Support, supported by Northrop Grumman’s revolutionary Support Anywhere IT infrastructure, allows cost-effective and innovative development, production and sustainment synergies to emerge quickly and on an as-needed basis throughout the life-cycle.
	Navigation Systems Life Cycle Programs The Navigation Systems Division offers customized support solutions for current and legacy military and commercial systems and their related test equipment, including overhaul and repair, field engineering services, inventory and spares management, and technology refresh.
	Navigation Systems Field Engineering & Services The Field Engineering organization is experienced in dealing with all levels of inertial navigation systems, test equipment, tactical air operations modules, ruggedized computer systems, display systems and integrated avionics systems.
	Navigation Systems Logistics Systems Engineering Logistics Systems Engineering defines and implements logistics support for Northrop Grumman and other original equipment manufacturer products to ensure effective operation with high levels of availability at a minimum life cycle cost.
	Special Mission Aircraft Solutions (PDF) Our Aberdeen Integration Center, formerly California Microwave Inc. Special Programs, has been designing, integrating, modifying, testing, certifying and supporting manned special mission commercial-derivative aircraft for nearly 20 years.
	KC-10 Contractor Logistics Support Northrop Grumman provides supply chain management, depot-level logistics integration and support, engine maintenance, aircraft maintenance and modifications for the KC-10 refueling tanker. The tanker/cargo aircraft is part of the Air Force's Air Mobility Command arsenal and has supported anti-terrorist and humanitarian operations around the globe.
	MQ-5B Hunter Program (PDF) MQ-5B Hunter is a multimission, medium altitude endurance tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) optimized to provide Army division and corps commanders with a dedicated reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) capability.
	Sentry E-3D Airborne Warning and Control System (PDF) Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to develop and install a replacement Accident Data Recording System (ADRS) for the Sentry E-3D Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft based at RAF Waddington.
	Joint STARS Datasheet/Lake Charles Maintenance and Modification Center (PDF) For the U.S. Air Force, Northrop Grumman's Lake Charles Maintenance and Modification Center is responsible for all periodic depot maintenance on the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) aircraft, one of our nation’s most valuable intelligence-gathering assets.
	Land Forces Vehicle Support Program (PDF) Northrop Grumman provides critical logistics and ground vehicle sustainment services, maintaining a fleet of more than 7,000 wheeled and tracked vehicles at the U.S. Army’s National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., and the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La.

Supply Chain Management

Northrop Grumman offers a wide portfolio of services, products and consulting in supply chain management.

	EDI Partnering and EDITs™ Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between trading partners has grown consistently over the last decade. Today's customers are compelled to reduce costs by exchanging fast electronic data with their supply chain to eliminate manual interface errors and decrease cycle times.
	OpenTrac Family of Products Northrop Grumman offers the OpenTrac™ family of products, providing Web hosted Software as a Service (SaaS). OpenTrac™ Director, Enterprise, and Manager are applications developed to address various enterprise resource planning and supply chain management components.
	SCM Consulting Supply Chain Consulting - Information Partnering™ combines proven solutions to maximize supply chain efficiency with expertise to manage these applications for continuous improvement, value and success. Information Partnering™ tackles both the changes within the supply chain itself, as well as the evolution of the processes, methods and tools that manage it.

Training & Simulation

Northrop Grumman provides training and simulation systems ranging from classrooms to targets to deliver the latest technologies to the customers worldwide.

	Technical Services Training Solutions Division Our Training Solutions Division has instructed thousands of warfighters and commanders at multiple locations around the globe. Services range from providing initial qualification training to joint and multinational warfighters to providing peacekeeping skills to African nations.
	Cyber Warfare Integration Network (CWIN) CWIN provides an interactive, "system of systems" engineering environment. Customers can rapidly design, implement and analyze operational scenarios using a customized mix of virtual airborne and space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) sensors; command and control elements; and simulations of precision strike platforms.
	Distributed Simulation and Stimulation System (DS3) DS3 provides high fidelity sensor simulation for a multitude of sensors, including rotating radars; phased array radars; and identification, friend or foe transponders. DS3’s tactical environment simulator stimulates combat systems with sensor, navigation and weapon system inputs.
	Technical Training Our Navigation Systems Division training department provides effective training for all of our Navigation Systems' products by blending the most effective training methods that comply with Department of Defense standards such as Instructional Systems Development (ISD), Systems Approach to Training (SAT) and Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM).
	Technical Publications Our Navigation Systems Division provides a full spectrum of technical publications services. For over half a century, we have developed technical documentation covering a wide range of electronic equipment to support our military and commercial customers. Our goal is to provide the end-user with clear, concise and accurate documentation that meets their needs.
	Linguist Programs (PDF) Our Linguist Programs team supplies contract linguists and management support from the smallest and shortest of training exercises to full-scale power projection contingency operations. We have recruited and deployed more than 10,000 linguists in 18 countries and 10 contingency operations, as well as 1,500 linguists for 10 major mission rehearsal exercises.
	T-38 Talon More than 72,000 U. S. Air Force pilots have trained in Northrop Grumman Corporation's T-38 Talon, the world's first supersonic trainer when it entered service.
	BQM-34 Firebee High Performance Aerial Target System The primary mission of Firebee is to simulate tactical threats by enemy aircraft and missiles for defense readiness training, air-to-air combat training and the development and evaluation of weapons systems.
	BQM-74E Aerial Target The BQM-74E is a turbojet-powered aerial target with high performance capabilities.
	BQM-74F Aerial Target The BQM-74F is being developed by Northrop Grumman under a U.S. Navy System Development and Demonstration (SDD) contract.
	Chukar III Aerial Target The Chukar III is a turbojet-powered aerial target with high performance capabilities.
	Aviation Crew Trainer (ACT) Northrop Grumman's Aviation Crew Trainer provides low cost, realistic training for combat aircrew.
	Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) The Combat Magnetic Environment SIMulator RF simulator provides simulation of multiple, simultaneous emitters and static/dynamic platform attributes required to faithfully simulate true-to-war conditions.
	Environment Generation & Analysis (EGA) The EGA suite of software tools is used to create and analyze static and dynamic, complex, multi-emitter signal environments.
	Joint Combat Advanced Display and Debriefing System (JCADDS) The JCADDS Workstation displays all mission activity in 3D; simultaneously processes 100 high-activity aircraft (HAA), 500 low-activity aircraft (LAA), 4,400 ground participants, and 50 weapon simulations; and has real-time live monitoring and full debriefing capabilities.
	Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) The Joint Threat Emitter offers "true" warfighter training for the combat aircrews and provides a modern, reactive battlespace war environment, designed to help train military personnel to identify and effectively counter enemy missile or artillery threats.
	Pulseman Portable (PMkN) CEESIM The Pulseman Portable Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) is a compact, low cost simulator system that can be used throughout all phases of an Electronic Warfare (EW)/Electronic Combat (EC) system's life-span to provide high signal fidelity and unparalleled test capabilities.
	Radar Track Display System (RTDS) RTDS automatically correlates data from multiple overlapping sensors and provides annotated, real-time, integrated range activity displays in 2D. RTDS tracks aircraft using inputs from over 64 commercial and/or military sensors and displays a single fused track display.
	Real-Time Infrared/Electro-Optic Scene Simulator (RISS) A premier IR/EO scene simulation system, RISS provides a set of integrated products for development, test, and evaluation of infrared and electro-optic sensor systems.
	Signal Measurement System (SMS) SMS provides real-time RF measurement and analysis of threat emitters and corresponding SUT Jammer responses for hardware-in-the-loop, installed system, and open-air range applications.
	Synchronization & Control System (SCS) Robust test facilities require synchronized multi-spectral signals (RF, IR, EO) under coordinated control (along with and data logging) in order to test and evaluate modern systems employing both on-board and off-board technology. SCS synchronizes the Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM), Real-time IR/EO Scene Simulator (RISS) and other simulation equipment for a complete multi-spectral test environment.
	Sperry Marine Certified Maritime Operator and Maintenance Training In keeping with Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine’s commitment to complete product support, we have a full-time staff of professional and internationally-certified instructors who provide Operator and Maintenance training for our full range of products, including our Integrated Navigation Systems (INS), Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) and Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS).