Electronic Systems – Electronic Systems is a leading designer, developer, and
manufacturer of a wide variety of advanced defense electronics and systems. Electronic
Systems provides airborne radar systems, secondary surveillance systems, inertial
navigation systems and sensors, electronic warfare systems, precision weapons,
air traffic control systems, air defense systems, communications systems, space
systems, marine systems, oceanic and naval systems, integrated avionics systems,
and automation and information systems. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland,
the sector includes the Aerospace Systems; Command, Control, Communications, Computers,
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) & Naval Systems; Defensive
Systems; Navigation Systems; and Space Systems divisions. Operations not included
in these divisions are reported as “Other.” Key products include fire control
radars for the F-16, F-22 and F-35 fighter aircraft, as well as for the Longbow
Apache helicopter. Other principal products include the Airborne Warning and Control
System (AWACS) radar, Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS)
air-to-ground surveillance radar sensor, Longbow Hellfire missile, tactical military
radars, countrywide air defense systems, airborne electronic countermeasures systems,
sophisticated undersea warfare systems, and naval propulsion and power generation
systems.
Newport News – Newport News’ primary business is the design, construction,
repair, maintenance, overhaul, life-cycle support, and refueling of nuclear-powered
aircraft carriers and the design, life-cycle support, and construction of nuclear-powered
submarines for the U.S. Navy. Newport News is the nation’s sole designer, builder,
and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of only two companies
capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines. Major programs
are the CVN 21 (next generation aircraft carrier), the Nimitz-class nuclear
powered aircraft carriers, and the Virginia-class submarine program.
Ship Systems – Ship Systems is one of the nation’s leading full service systems
providers for the design, engineering, construction, and life cycle support
of major surface ships for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, international navies,
and for commercial vessels of all types. Major programs for the U.S. Navy include
the WASP LHD 1 Class and San Antonio LPD 17 Class amphibious assault ships,
the Arleigh Burke DDG 51, and next generation DD(X) destroyers. The company
is also a partner in the Coast Guard’s Deepwater modernization program and produces
double-hulled crude oil tankers.
Information Technology – Information Technology is a premier provider of advanced
information technology (IT) solutions, engineering, and business services for
government and commercial customers. The segment consists of four lines of business:
Government Information Technology, Enterprise Information Technology, Technology
Services, and Commercial Information Technology. Government Information Technology
covers a wide range of large-scale systems integration, solutions, and services
programs. This work is performed for government customers at the Department
of Defense, federal, state, and local levels, and covers C4ISR, training and
simulation, science and technology, and information systems markets. Enterprise
Information Technology focuses on the delivery and integration of commercially
available computers, networks, hardware, software, and peripherals to government
and commercial customers. Technology Services include base and range support,
training and simulation, information systems, and state and local information
technology services. Commercial Information Technology provides complete IT
outsourcing services directed at the commercial market.
Mission Systems – Mission Systems is a leading global system integrator of
complex, mission-enabling systems for government, military, and business clients.
The organization’s technology leadership spans four business areas: Command,
Control & Intelligence Systems, Missile Systems, Federal & Civil Information
Systems, and Technical and Management Services. Products and services are focused
on the fields of command and control, strategic missiles, missile and air defense,
airborne reconnaissance, unmanned aerial vehicles, intelligence management and
processing, electro-magnetic and infrared analysis, and decision support systems.
Integrated Systems – Integrated Systems is a leader in the design, development,
and production of airborne early warning, electronic warfare and surveillance,
and battlefield management systems. Integrated Systems includes the Air Combat
Systems, Airborne Early Warning & Electronic Warfare Systems, and Airborne
Ground Surveillance & Battle Management Systems business areas. Integrated
Systems is the prime contractor for the Joint STARS advanced airborne targeting
and battle management system, Global Hawk, and B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. The
sector has principal roles in the F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter and F-35 joint
strike fighter programs. Integrated Systems is upgrading the EA-6B Prowler electronic
countermeasures aircraft and produces the E-2C Hawkeye early warning aircraft.
Space Technology – Space Technology develops a broad range of systems at the
leading edge of space, defense, and electronics technology. The sector creates
products primarily for the U.S. Government that contribute significantly to
the nation’s security and leadership in science and technology. Its business
areas focus on the design and manufacture of spacecraft systems and subsystems,
electronic systems, including national defense space systems, space science
instruments, environmental monitoring space systems, advanced avionics systems,
and high energy laser systems.