Northrop Grumman extends Siemens partnership for digital upgrade
Siemens Digital Industries Software has renewed its collaboration with Northrop Grumman to support the development of a digital ecosystem within the aerospace and defence sector.
Under the renewed agreement, Northrop Grumman will expand its use of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio across its operations. The portfolio is aimed at enabling data-driven decision-making, streamlining development cycles and accelerating the design and production of its defence systems.
Northrop Grumman currently operates more than 160 programmes within a comprehensive digital ecosystem which covers all phases of a product's lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, testing and delivery. The company's adoption of a digital-first approach is supported by the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, which is designed to advance digital design, manufacturing and modernisation initiatives across Northrop Grumman's range of capabilities, "from sea to space."
Del Costy, Managing Director, Americas, Siemens Digital Industries Software, said: "Today we are making a pivotal step in continuing to support Northrop Grumman's work to create an industry-leading digital engineering ecosystem to accelerate the delivery of next-generation programs."
Costy continued: "We are delighted to extend our decade spanning strategic collaboration and that Northrop Grumman will continue to utilize the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to support its strategic decision-making based on cutting-edge technologies and a comprehensive digital thread that enables real-time collaboration, rapid development and a digital first approach."
The renewed collaboration follows Siemens' recent receipt of a 2025 Supplier Excellence Award from Northrop Grumman. This marks the second occasion Siemens has received this partnership recognition.
Siemens Digital Industries Software supplies a range of solutions through its Xcelerator portfolio, designed to assist organisations in digital transformation using software, hardware and services. Its comprehensive digital twin technology is intended to help companies optimise processes across design, engineering and manufacturing.
Northrop Grumman continues to expand its investment in digital environments to support its portfolio of advanced defence and aerospace programmes. With the Siemens Xcelerator supporting real-time collaboration and a comprehensive digital thread, Northrop Grumman seeks to further accelerate the development and modernisation of products across its business units.
As a business unit of Siemens Digital Industries, Siemens Digital Industries Software focuses on delivering industrial software and solutions. Key areas include product lifecycle management (PLM), electronic design automation (EDA) and low-code tools. The company's offerings support design, development and manufacture for industry, from chips to entire systems, from products to processes, across all industries.
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