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Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded $285.5 million for construction of the third National Security Cutter (WMSL 752), the newest and most capable multi-mission cutter in the United States Coast Guard fleet. The contract is being funded under the Integrated Deepwater System program. "This cutter is the third in the class of new, high performance cutters that will significantly enhance the maritime security capabilities and mission execution of the United States Coast Guard," said Philip Teel, president of Northrop Grumman’s Ship Systems sector. operating environment. robust aviation installations, among others. Northrop Grumman is leading the construction effort, and the ship will be manufactured at the company's Pascagoula facility. twin screws with a maximum speed of 28 knots.

The U.S. Navy awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $2.4 billion fixed-price incentive contract for the detail design and construction of the amphibious assault ship, LHA 6. Work will be performed primarily at the company's shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., and ship delivery is scheduled for 2012. "This contract award reinforces the U.S. Navy's confidence that we have recovered from the effects of Hurricane Katrina and are capable of meeting the warfighters' needs in a timely and cost effective manner," said Philip Teel, corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman's Ship Systems sector. "We are proud to have been the sole provider of these ships since USS Tarawa (LHA 1), commissioned in 1976.

Representatives from Integrated Coast Guard Systems (ICGS) presented testimony on the Integrated Deepwater System program before the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard. Philip Teel, president of Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, and Dr. Leo Mackay, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Coast Guard Systems, highlighted ICGS' commitment to the Coast Guard and its continued support of the service's evolving post-9/11 mission requirements. Renewal of the service contract for the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) based in Jacksonville, Fla., for a fifth year. These eight MH-68A helicopters are equipped with airborne use of force and have had a significant impact on illicit drug interdictions.

With a year to go before it even touches the water for the first time, the U.S. Navy's amphibious assault ship USS New York has already made history — twice. It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center, and it weathered Hurricane Katrina. That combination of disasters gives the ship a unique standing among the 2,000 workers building it in a shipyard near New Orleans, says Philip Teel, vice president of Northrop Grumman Corp. and head of its ship systems division. Many of its workers have continued on the job despite losing homes and possessions to the storm last Aug. 29, Teel said. USS New York, scheduled to go into service in 2008…

technologically-advanced and sailor-friendly U.S. shipyard on Saturday morning, Dec. strategy. "This ship represents the future of our U.S. sector. the expeditionary force. continued. amphibious ships. U.S. Marine Corps expeditionary fighting vehicles. greatly improves quality of life at sea for the sailors and marines. horizontally or sit up vertically to read or write. 40 percent more storage space than other berths. Grumman Ship Systems. Sen. Ingleside, Texas, on Jan. 14. Capt. Jonathan M. Salt Lake City, is San Antonio's commanding officer. years of naval service," said Capt. Padfield. been dreaming about and looking forward to for years. function with 21st-century technology. and the first five are under contract. New Orleans, and Pascagoula and Gulfport, Miss.

Arnold P. Systems sector, has received the prestigious 2005 William M. (SNAME). repair. Technology Exposition in Houston. developing the shipbuilding platforms that will define the U.S. and U.S. president of Northrop Grumman Ship Systems. naval architecture.

Northrop Grumman Corporation said yesterday that its Ship Systems sector has put out the call to all its shipbuilders who can return to work at its Pascagoula and New Orleans shipyards on Monday, Sept. 12, to do so. work beginning Monday, Sept. continue at all sector facilities. Systems. communities. week. ships currently under construction at the Ship Systems yards Monday. Coast Guard cutter, and oil tanker currently under construction. shipbuilding work. respond to the call to work Monday. facility cleanup, repair and restoration. (LPD-17). instructed to contact their supervisors. may request additional leave time. as well as in a network of fleet support offices in the U.S. and Japan. support of major surface ships for the U.S. Navy, U.S. international navies.

following Hurricane Katrina. Aegis destroyer program at Northrop Grumman's Ship Systems sector. life. I would like to congratulate (U.S. Navy) Cmdr. Katrina. damage and establish the plan to move forward to recovery. shipyard when the winds died down," said Navy Capt. David W. supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion and repair for the Gulf Coast. planning center to get this shipyard back on its feet. has already completed her first humanitarian mission. Scranton, Pa., native and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. contracted to Northrop Grumman Ship Systems. draft of 31.9 feet. ship to speeds above 30 knots. 383 officers and enlisted personnel. the next two months and will depart the shipyard in mid-December. will be commissioned in early-2006, in Pensacola, Fla.