Lockheed Martin announced that its Board of Directors asked for and received the resignation of Christopher E. Kubasik, 51, from his role as Vice Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) announced that Karen M. Campbell has been named Vice President of the company's Marine Systems business unit, effective immediately.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov and named a former Emergency Situations Minister to replace him.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has named Ginger Wierzbanowski Vice President of Space, Missile Defense, Advanced Technology and Ground Programs.