Northrop Grumman announced the signing of an agreement with Elettronica S.p.A that will allow the two companies to pool capabilities, resources and expertise in design, development and production of radio frequency (RF) simulation, stimulation and additional electronic warfare equipment. This agreement will better position the Northrop Grumman and ELT team to better serve Italian and additional international customers.

Under the terms of this agreement, Northrop Grumman and ELT will work collaboratively to identify new business opportunities in Italy and other countries. The team will look to provide complete electronic warfare support systems to new customers.

"We are very pleased to partner with Elettronica, one of the world's preeminent providers of electronic warfare capabilities," said John Stanfill, Site Manager, Northrop Grumman's Amherst Systems business unit. "We believe this partnership will bring increased value to the electronic warfare customer community by making the best of both organizations available to customers in new and unique ways."

"Northrop Grumman represents a formidable partner to team with in the defense market," said Donato D'Angelantonio, Vice President, Business Development for Elettronica S.p.A. "The combination of capabilities, resources and expertise will result in developing and producing complete defense systems that best meet the requirements of modern defense platforms of potential customers in Italy and other international markets."