BETHPAGE, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jane Bishop, director
of program integration and enterprise management for Northrop Grumman
Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) airborne early warning integrated product
team, has earned the Diamond Award from the Long Island Software and
Technology Network (LISTnet) for her leadership in the field of
technology.

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"Jane's contributions serves as an inspiration to all future leaders --
especially young women who are coming into the technology field. She is
a great role model to all," said Pat McMahon, sector vice president and
general manager, Battle Management and Engagement Systems division of
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems.

Bishop began her career at Northrop Grumman 25 years ago, first as an
antenna and radio frequency equipment design engineer, on the E-2C
program. Over time, she became a program manager on the E-2D Advanced
Hawkeye program. She is now responsible for managing program
integration across the entire airborne early warning and battle
management command and control integrated product team.

"I'm honored to accept this award on behalf of my family and the entire
Hawkeye team. I've had an incredible career so far and all of my
experiences have made our company's mission very personal to me. All of
us live each day knowing that we are preserving freedom, through
performance and innovation. I ask that we all remain committed to
advancing opportunities for our next generation of young women --
especially in the field of technology and innovation," said Bishop.

LISTnet is a nonprofit organization with over 1,000 members and 80
corporate sponsors, including Northrop Grumman. McMahon is a previous
Diamond Award winner and has served on the LISTnet board of directors
for many years. Founded in 1997, its mission is to promote Long Island
as one of the national centers of excellence for Software and
Technology solutions.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics,
information systems, and technical services to government and
commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com
for more information.


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