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                               CONSULTANT CONTRACT
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      This Agreement for consulting services is between NORTHROP GRUMMAN
CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation, whose principal place of business is
located at 1840 Century Park East, Los Angeles, California 90067 ("NGC") and
Ralph D. Crosby, Jr. of 3500 Drexel Drive, Highland Park, Texas 91604.

I.    ENGAGEMENT
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      NGC hereby retains Consultant to provide the services described in
Attachment A hereto. Consultant shall serve at NGC's call. Consultant's
principal point of contact at NGC with respect to the specific nature and scope
of the services to be provided hereunder shall be Kent Kresa NGC's Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer. Consultant shall submit monthly written reports to NGC,
in the format described in Attachment B hereto, setting forth the actions taken
on behalf of NGC and provide such other reports as NGC may reasonably require.

II.   PLACE OF ENGAGEMENT
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      Consultant shall perform the services called for under this Agreement in
such places and at such times as NGC may reasonably require.

III.  TERM OF ENGAGEMENT
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      The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of one year commencing on
January 12, 2002 and terminating on January 11, 2003. This Agreement may be
renewed or extended for such time as NGC and the Consultant may agree upon in
writing.

IV.   COMPENSATION
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      A.  Fee. NGC shall pay Consultant and Consultant shall accept from NGC in
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full payment for services hereunder, compensation at the rate of one thousand
dollars per day ($1000/day) for each day of service performed. Payment shall be
made only upon submittal of a proper invoice and only to the extent that
Consultant satisfactorily performs services pursuant to this Agreement and
substantiates such performance in the monthly activity report required by
Attachment B. In the event services are not required or performed in a given
month, NGC shall be

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under no obligation to pay any compensation for that month except as otherwise
provided herein. If Consultant fails to substantiate any invoice for services,
NGC shall have no obligation to compensate Consultant for such claimed services.

     B.  Expenses. NGC shall reimburse Consultant for all reasonable and
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necessary business expenses incurred by Consultant in connection with the
rendering of services hereunder provided that all such expenses are approved in
advance by Kent Kresa or his designee. Claims for expenses must be in accordance
with NGC's established policies and limitations pertaining to allowable expenses
and documented pursuant to the procedures applicable to NGC's employees.

     C.  Maximum Compensation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
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Agreement to the contrary, NGC shall not be obligated to request or to pay
Consultant for any minimum amount of services, and in no event shall NGC be
obligated during the term of this Agreement for consulting fees and expenses of
more than thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00).

     D.  Full Extent Of Compensation. Unless otherwise specifically stated in
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writing, this Section IV describes the full extent of compensation Consultant
shall receive under this Agreement and Consultant shall not be entitled by
virtue of this Agreement to be paid a commission or to participate in any
insurance, saving, retirement or other benefit programs, including, without
limitation, stock ownership plans offered by NGC to its employees, nor shall
this Agreement in any way modify any other Agreement that Consultant may have
with NGC.

     E.  Warranty. Consultant certifies and warrants that in the course of
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performing services under this Agreement, no payments will be made to government
officials or customer representatives, that no government official or customer
representative has any direct or indirect investment interest or interest in the
revenues or profits of Consultant, and that no expenditure for other than lawful
purposes will be made.

     F.  Exclusion Of Lobbying Costs From Overhead Rates. NGC is prohibited from
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charging directly or indirectly, costs associated with lobbying activities to
its contracts with the United States Government. Unallowable costs associated
with lobbying activities are defined at Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
31.205-22, effective as of the date of this Agreement. Consultant agrees that in
the event that consultant performs lobbying activities under this Agreement,
Consultant shall provide NGC with a detailed accounting of time expended,
individual agency/congressional employees contacted, and NGC programs discussed
in the required activity report.

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V.   TRADE SECRETS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
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     A.  Disclosure To Third Parties Prohibited. Consultant shall not divulge,
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disclose or communicate any information concerning any matters affecting or
relating to the business of NGC without the express written consent of NGC. The
terms of this section shall remain in full force and effect after the
termination or expiration of this Agreement.

     B.  Ideas, Improvements and Inventions. Any and all ideas, improvements
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and inventions conceived of, developed, or first reduced to practice in the
performance of work hereunder for NGC shall become the exclusive property of NGC
and ideas and developments accruing therefrom shall all be fully disclosed to
NGC and shall be the exclusive property of NGC and may be treated and dealt with
by NGC as such without payment of further consideration than is hereinabove
specified. Consultant shall preserve such ideas, improvements and inventions as
confidential during the term of the contract and thereafter and will execute all
papers and documents necessary to vest title to such ideas, developments,
information, data, improvements and inventions in NGC and to enable NGC to apply
for and obtain letters patent on such ideas, developments, information, data,
improvements and inventions in any and all countries and to assign to NGC the
entire right, title and interest thereto.

     C.  Notes, Memoranda, Reports and Data. Consultant agrees that the
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original and all copies of notes, memoranda, reports, findings or other data
prepared by Consultant in connection with the services performed hereunder shall
become the sole and exclusive property of NGC.

     D.  Disclosure of Confidential or Proprietary Information of Third Parties
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Prohibited. Consultant will not disclose to NGC or induce NGC to use any secret
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process, trade secret, or other confidential or proprietary knowledge or
information belonging to others, including but not limited to the United States.
Such information includes but is not limited to information relating to bids,
offers, technical proposals, responses to requests for procurement, rankings of
competitors and other similar procurement sensitive information.

VI.  PRESERVATION OF TRADE NAMES, TRADE MARKS AND PATENT RIGHTS
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     All trade names, trade marks and patent rights of NGC pertaining to NGC
products, including the names "Northrop," "Grumman" and "Northrop Grumman
Corporation" shall remain

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the sole property of NGC and Consultant agrees to do all things necessary to
protect and preserve such trade names, trade marks and patent rights from claims
by other persons or entities.

VII.  COOPERATION WITH NGC
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      During and after the expiration of this Agreement, Consultant shall
cooperate with NGC in regard to any matter, dispute or controversy in which NGC
is involved, or may become involved and of which Consultant may have knowledge.
Such cooperation shall be subject to further agreement providing for legally
appropriate compensation.

VIII. INDEMNIFICATION
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      Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold NGC harmless from any and all
claims of third parties for loss or damage arising out of or relating to
Consultant's activities or operations or omissions, including those of the
Consultant's employees, pursuant to this Agreement. Such indemnification shall
survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

IX.   INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
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      Consultant shall render all services hereunder as an independent
contractor and shall not hold out himself or herself as an agent of NGC. Nothing
herein shall be construed to create or confer upon Consultant the right to make
contracts or commitments for or on behalf of NGC.

X.    TAXES
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      Consultant shall pay all taxes due with respect to the compensation paid
hereunder.

XI.   OBSERVANCE OF APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
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      A.  United States Laws. Consultant shall comply with and do all things
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necessary for NGC to comply with United States laws and regulations and express
policies of the United States Government, including but not limited to the
requirements of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 78 dd-1 et
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seq., the Federal Acquisition Regulations, 48 CFR section 1.101 et seq.,
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("FAR"), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, 22 CFR Parts 120 through
130 and applicable regulations; the Byrd Amendment (31 U.S.C. Section 1352) and
applicable regulations; the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C.
Section 423) and applicable

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regulations; and the DoD Joint Ethics Regulation (DoD 5500.7-R). No part of any
compensation or fee paid by NGC will be used directly or indirectly to make any
kickbacks to any person or entity, or to make payments, gratuities, emoluments
or to confer any other benefit to an official of any government or any political
party. Consultant shall not seek, nor relay to NGC, any classified, proprietary
or source selection information not generally available to the public.
Consultant shall also comply with and do all things necessary for NGC to comply
with provisions of contracts between agencies of the United States Government or
their contractors and NGC that relate either to patent rights or the
safeguarding of information pertaining to the security of the United States.
This entire Agreement and/or the contents thereof may be disclosed to the United
States Government.

     B.  No Selling Agency Employed. Consultant further represents and warrants
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that no person or selling agency has been or will be employed or retained to
solicit or secure any contract, including but not limited to a United States
Government contract, upon an agreement or understanding for a commission,
percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona
fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Consultant for
the purpose of receiving business. In the event of a breach or violation of this
warranty, NGC shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or
in its discretion to deduct from the fee or consideration, or otherwise recover,
the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.

     C.  State Law And Regulations. Consultant shall comply with and do all
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things necessary for Consultant and NGC each to comply with all laws and
regulations of the State of California and any other state, including Texas and
the District of Columbia, in which services hereunder are or may be rendered.

     D.  Maintenance Of Time And Expense Records. Consultant shall maintain
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appropriate time and expense records pertaining to the services performed under
this Agreement. Said records shall be subject to examination and audit by NGC
and the United States Government until notified by NGC in writing, that the
records no longer need to be maintained.

     E.  Certification. This Agreement is made in material reliance upon the
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representations and warranties made by Consultant. The effectiveness of this
Agreement is contingent upon and will not commence until receipt by NGC of the
certifications set forth in Attachment C hereto. In the event that NGC has
reason to believe that these certifications are incorrect, NGC

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may treat this Agreement as being null and void or may terminate this Agreement
pursuant to Section XVI.

      F.  Standards of Business Conduct. Consultant hereby acknowledges that he
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has received a copy of the NGC Standards of Business Conduct (or amendment
thereof) and agrees to conduct his activities for or on behalf of NGC in
accordance with such principles as a condition of this Agreement.

XII.  ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
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      This Agreement and the rights, benefits, duties and obligations contained
herein may not be assigned or otherwise transferred in any manner to third
parties without the express written approval of NGC. Any such assignment or
transfer without prior approval of NGC will be null, void and without effect.

XIII. MODIFICATION
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      No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition,
or limitation herein shall be valid and enforceable unless such waiver or
modification is in writing.

XIV.  USE OR EMPLOYMENT OF THIRD PARTIES
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      Consultant shall not utilize or employ any third party, individual or
entity, in connection with Consultant's performance of services under this
Agreement without the express written approval of NGC.

XV.   CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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      No business or legal conflicts of interest shall exist between services
performed or to be performed by Consultant on behalf of NGC and by Consultant on
behalf of any other client. The identity of Consultant's directorships, other
employment and clients shall be fully disclosed in the Certification, Attachment
D.

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XVI.   COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE
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       Consultant shall not directly or indirectly engage in any activities
designed to deprive or which may have the effect of depriving NGC of the good
will of customers or potential customers of its products and services. Further,
Consultant shall not, during the term of this Agreement, and for a period of
twelve (12) months after expiration or termination of this Agreement, represent,
act as representative for, or market or sell, directly or indirectly, products
competing with NGC products and services.

XVII.  TERMINATION
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       A.  Thirty Days Notice. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon
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thirty days written notice to the other. Except as otherwise provided herein, in
the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation until the
expiration of the stated notice period.

       B.  Violation Of Term Or Condition. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
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event of a violation by Consultant of any term or condition, express or implied,
of this Agreement or of any federal or state law or regulation pertaining to or
arising from Consultant's performance of services under this Agreement, NGC may,
in its discretion, terminate this Agreement immediately, without notice and in
such event, Consultant shall only be entitled to compensation up to the time of
such violation.

       C.  Bankruptcy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that
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Consultant is adjudicated a bankrupt or petitions for relief under bankruptcy,
reorganization, receivership, liquidation, compromise or other arrangement or
attempts to make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, this Agreement
shall be deemed terminated automatically, without requirement of notice, without
further liability or obligation to NGC.

XVIII. SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS
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       All provisions contained herein are severable and in the event any of
them are held to be invalid by any competent court, this Agreement shall be
interpreted as if such invalid provision was not contained herein.

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XIX. AVAILABILITY OF EQUITABLE REMEDIES
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     Consultant understands and agrees that any breach or evasion of any of the
terms of this Agreement will result in immediate and irreparable injury to NGC
and will entitle NGC to all legal and equitable remedies including, without
limitation, injunction or specific performance.

XX.  GOVERNING LAW
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     This Agreement and the performance hereunder shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas (excluding any
conflicts of laws provisions) which shall be the exclusive applicable law.

XXI. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
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     A.  NGC and Consultant hereby consent to the resolution by arbitration of
all disputes, issues, claims or controversies arising out of or in connection
with this Agreement, that NGC may have against Consultant, or that Consultant
may have against NGC, or against its officers, directors, employees or agents
acting in their capacity as such. Each party's promise to resolve all such
claims, issues, or disputes by arbitration in accordance with this Agreement
rather than through the courts, is consideration for the other party's like
promise. It is further agreed that the decision of an arbitrator on any issue,
dispute, claim or controversy submitted for arbitration, shall be final and
binding upon the NGC and Consultant and that judgment may be entered on the
award of the arbitrator in any court having proper jurisdiction.

     B.  Except as otherwise provided herein or by mutual agreement of the
parties, any arbitration shall be administered in accordance with the
then-current Model Arbitration Procedures of the American Arbitration
Association (AAA) before an arbitrator who is licensed to practice law in the
state in which the arbitration is convened. The arbitration shall be held in
Dallas, Texas or at any other location mutually agreed upon by the parties.

     C.  The parties shall attempt to agree upon the arbitrator. If the parties
cannot agree on the arbitrator, the AAA shall then provide the names of nine (9)
arbitrators experienced in business employment matters along with their resumes
and fee schedules. Each party may strike all names on the list it deems
unacceptable. If more than one common name remains on the list of all parties,
the parties shall strike names alternately until only one remains. The party who
did

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not initiate the claim shall strike first. If no common name remains on the
lists of the parties, the AAA shall furnish an additional list until an
arbitrator is selected.

     D. The arbitrator shall interpret this Agreement, and any applicable NGC
policy or rules and regulations, any applicable substantive law (and the law of
remedies, if applicable) of the state of Texas, or applicable federal law. In
reaching his or her decision, the arbitrator shall have no authority to change
or modify any lawful NGC policy, rule or regulation, or this Agreement. The
arbitrator, and not any federal, state or local court or agency, shall have
exclusive and broad authority to resolve any dispute relating to the
interpretation, applicability, enforceability or formation of this Agreement,
including, but not limited to, any claim that all or any part of this Agreement
is voidable.

XXII.   NOTICE
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        Any notice to be given hereunder shall be in writing, mailed by
certified or registered mail with return receipt requested addressed to NGC:

                           Northrop Grumman Corporation
                           1840 Century Park East
                           Los Angeles, CA 90067
                           Attn.: Fritz Baskett

or to Consultant:

                           Ralph D. Crosby, Jr.
                           3500 Drexel Drive
                           Highland Park, Texas 91604

or to such other address as may have been furnished at the date of mailing
either by NGC or Consultant in writing.

XXIII.  COMPLETE AGREEMENT
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        This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with
respect to the engagement of Consultant by NGC and supersedes any and all other
agreements between the parties. The parties stipulate and agree that neither of
them has made any representation with respect to this Agreement except that such
representations are specifically set forth herein. The

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parties acknowledge that any other payments or representations that may have
been made are of no effect and that neither party has relied on such payments or
representations in connection with this Agreement or the performance of services
contemplated herein.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
entered into and executed as set forth below.

                                         NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

                                         /s/ KENT KRESA
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                                         Kent Kresa
                                         Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

                                         Date: 11 Jan 02
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                                         CONSULTANT

                                         /s/ RALPH D. CROSBY, JR.
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                                         Ralph D. Crosby, Jr.

                                         Date: January 7, 2002
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                                         TIN: __________________________________

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                                  ATTACHMENT A
                                STATEMENT OF WORK

                              Ralph D. Crosby, Jr.

     When requested, Consultant shall advise NGC on issues relating to matters
he was involved with while an employee of NGC, as well as issues relating to
business development, new business proposals and business opportunity
evaluations.

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                                  ATTACHMENT B
                         MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FORMAT
                              Ralph D. Crosby, Jr.

     As a Consultant, you are required to submit a written activity report each
month directly to the Northrop Grumman Corporation ("NGC") employee identified
in Article I of the Agreement. Each activity report must include the following
information:

1.      A detailed accounting of the amount of time spent by you on behalf of
NGC since your last Activity Report, itemized each hour or by fraction of an
hour worked, reflecting the work performed during each periodic segment and the
individual who performed it.

2.      The identity of all persons with whom you met or discussed business on
behalf of NGC, including a description of the business or government affiliation
of the individual, as well as the specific position or rank of each person.

3.      A statement of the subject matter of all meetings and discussions in
which you participated on behalf of NGC, including all NGC programs discussed in
connection with any activities performed.

4.      An invoice, on a separate page, clearly identifying the Agreement,
specifying the time period covered, summarizing the fees and expenses claimed
for that time period, and enclosing the original receipts for all claimed
expenses. Consultant must certify on each invoice that the charges for the
period covered by it do not include any charges for assignments not authorized
by the Agreement. A suggested certification is as follows:

     "The undersigned certifies that the payment requested herein is
     correct and just, and that payment has not been received. The
     undersigned certifies that this invoice does not include any
     charges for services not authorized by the Agreement and,
     specifically, that no services have been performed involving the
     influence or attempt to influence any Federal agency officer

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          or employee, any Member of Congress, officer or employee of
          Congress, or employee of a Member of Congress, in connection
          with any Federal action as defined in the Byrd Amendment
          (including the awarding, extension, continuation, renewal,
          amendment, or modification of any Federal contract); and that
          no services have been performed regarding advice, information,
          direction or assistance to NGC for a Federal contract."

Unless your services are fully described and accurately recorded in this
fashion, your fees will not be paid by NGC. You are not authorized to engage in
any activity covered by the Byrd Amendment (31 U.S.C. Section 1352), but if you
do so you must clearly identify it as such in your activity report, and the
activity you describe shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon
which NGC shall rely in preparing any certifications and/or disclosures required
by the Byrd Amendment, 31 USC Section 1352. Any and all liability arising from
an erroneous representation shall be borne solely by you.

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                                  ATTACHMENT C
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                                  CERTIFICATION
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                              Ralph D. Crosby, Jr.

The undersigned, Ralph D. Crosby, Jr., ("Consultant"), hereby certifies,
represents and warrants the following:

1. In past dealings with Northrop Grumman Corporation ("NGC") or other clients,
Consultant has complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and express
policies of the United States and the State or territory in which services were
performed.

2. In performing the services under this Agreement, Consultant will comply with
all applicable laws, rules, regulations and express policies of the United
States and the State or territory in which services will be performed.

3. There have been no kick-backs or other payments made, either directly or
indirectly, to any NGC director, employee or consultant or to the family of any
NGC director, employee or consultant.

4. No kick-backs or other payments will be made, either directly or indirectly,
to any NGC director, employee or consultant or to the family of any NGC
director, employee or consultant.

5. Consultant has not used and will not use any part of the compensation paid by
NGC to make payments, gratuities, emoluments or to confer any other benefit to
an official of any government, or any political party, or official of any
political party.

6. No person or selling agency has been or will be employed or retained to
solicit or secure any contract, including but not limited to a United States
government contract, upon an agreement or understanding for a commission,
percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona
fide established commercial selling agencies maintained by the Consultant for
the purpose of receiving business.

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7.  No classified, proprietary, source selection or procurement sensitive
information has been or will be solicited on behalf of or conveyed to NGC.

8.  Consultant has not influenced or attempted to influence and will not
influence or attempt to influence any United States government official or
employee in connection with the award, extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment or modification of a federal contract or otherwise engage in
"non-exempt services" within the meaning of the Byrd Amendment, 31 U.S.C.
Section 1352.

9.  Consultant has not utilized or employed and will not utilize or employ any
third party, individual or entity, in connection with the performance of
services on behalf of NGC, except as follows: (if none, state "None").
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10. No business or legal conflicts of interest exist between services performed
or to be performed by Consultant on behalf of NGC and by Consultant on behalf of
any other client, the identities of which Consultant has fully disclosed to NGC.

The person whose signature appears below is authorized by Consultant to certify
that the foregoing is true and correct.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing certificate is true and
correct

/s/ RALPH D. CROSBY, JR.                           Date: January 7, 2002
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Ralph D. Crosby, Jr.

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                                  ATTACHMENT D

             CERTIFICATION OF DIRECTORSHIPS, EMPLOYMENT AND CLIENTS
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                              Ralph D. Crosby, Jr.

The following is a complete list of Consultant's directorships, employment and
consulting clients (if none, state "None"):

I.  Directorships and Employment
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Name of Company                           Responsibilities/Duties
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Ducommun Incorporated                     Director

II. CLIENTS
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Name of Company                           Services/Duties
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Signature: /s/ RALPH D. CROSBY, JR.
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           Ralph D. Crosby, Jr.

Date:      January 7, 2002
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                                    AGREEMENT

1.   PARTIES: The Parties to this Agreement are Ralph D. Crosby, Jr. ("Mr.
     Crosby") and Northrop Grumman Corporation ("Northrop Grumman" or the
     "Company").

2.   RECITALS: This Agreement is made with reference to the following facts:

     2.1  Mr. Crosby is currently a Corporate Vice President and President of
          the Integrated Systems sector of Northrop Grumman. He has indicated
          his desire to resign from employment as soon as practicable to pursue
          other interests.

     2.2  It is in the best interests of Northrop Grumman to offer a Retention
          Incentive to retain Mr. Crosby's services for a period of time in
          order to permit a smooth transition of his critical responsibilities.

     2.3  It is also in the best interests of Northrop Grumman to offer Mr.
          Crosby severance benefits in recognition of and compensation for his
          many contributions to the Company, and to induce him to enter into
          this Agreement.

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     2.4  Mr. Crosby wishes to accept the Company's offer and enter into this
          Agreement.

3.   CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT; TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT: Mr. Crosby agrees to
     remain employed through January 11, 2002. During the remaining period of
     his employment, Mr. Crosby agrees to work diligently to insure a smooth
     transition of his responsibilities and to complete a close out of 2001
     activities for the Integrated Systems sector. Mr. Crosby will separate from
     employment on January 11, 2002. Following his separation from employment,
     he will be eligible for all benefits he has accrued under the employee
     benefit plans in which he participates. If Mr. Crosby dies prior to
     commencing his pension benefits under the Northrop Grumman Retirement Plan
     and excess nonqualified pension plans, his surviving spouse shall be
     entitled to pre-retirement survivor annuities under the terms of those
     plans.

4.   RETENTION INCENTIVE: In consideration of Mr. Crosby's continuing his
     employment through December 11, 2001, he will be paid a Retention Incentive
     in the amount of $825,000 no later than December 18, 2001. This incentive
     is eligible compensation for pension calculation purposes.

5.   SEVERANCE BENEFITS: Provided that Mr. Crosby continues employment through
     January 11, 2002 on the terms set forth above, the following benefits shall
     be payable:

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     A.   Cash Severance: Within 30 days following his termination from
          employment, Mr. Crosby will be paid a cash severance payment of
          $505,000, representing one year's base salary.

     B.   Early Retirement Subsidy Differential: Within 30 days following his
          termination from employment, Mr. Crosby will be paid an early
          retirement subsidy differential in the amount of $2,400,000.

     C.   Retiree Medical: Following his termination from employment, Mr. Crosby
          shall be eligible for the Special Officer Retiree Medical Plan in
          accordance with the terms of that Plan.

     D.   Accelerated Vesting of Certain Equity Grants: The following provisions
          shall apply to Mr. Crosby's unvested equity grants notwithstanding
          anything to the contrary in the grant certificates:

          1.   Restricted Stock Rights ("RSRs"): Upon Mr. Crosby's termination
               from employment on January 11, 2002, 2,000 unvested RSRs granted
               to him in November of 1999 shall accelerate and vest.

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               2.   Stock Options: Upon Mr. Crosby's termination from employment
                    on January 11, 2002, the following unvested stock options
                    which have previously been granted to him will accelerate
                    and vest:

                                                  Number of Unvested Options
          Option Grant Date      Strike Price     Which Will Vest At Termination
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            December 1998          $88.125                   9,375
            December 1998          $99.141                   9,375

                    Mr. Crosby shall have two years after his termination from
                    employment within which he may exercise his Northrop Grumman
                    stock options, after which the options will no longer be
                    exercisable.

               3.   Restricted Performance Stock Rights ("RPSRs"): In December
                    of 1998, Mr. Crosby received a grant of RPSRs. Upon his
                    termination from employment on January 11, 2002, he will be
                    eligible to receive a pro-rata portion of the grant in the
                    amount of a target number of 5,000 shares for the 12/31/2001
                    period, 2,000 shares for the 12/31/2002 period and 2,000
                    shares for the 12/31/2003 period. These RPSRs shall become
                    payable in accordance with the terms of the RPSR grant
                    certificate and the Guide to Administration of the Company's
                    Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan.

          E.   Relocation: Within 30 days following his termination from
               employment on January 11, 2002, Mr. Crosby will be paid a cash
               payment of $250,000

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          (grossed up for income tax purposes, such that Mr. Crosby receives a
          net of $250,000 after applicable tax withholding) for relocation
          expenses.

     F.   Additional Benefits: Within 30 days following his termination from
          employment on January 11, 2002, Mr. Crosby shall be paid the lump sum
          equivalent value of one year of his current car allowance and one year
          of his current financial planning/tax preparation benefit, as well as
          a payment of $50,000 to cover the cost of outplacement services.

6.   2001 BONUS: Provided that Mr. Crosby remains employed through December 31,
     2001, he shall receive a bonus under the Northrop Grumman Incentive
     Compensation Plan ("ICP") for his performance during 2001, with the
     calculation of this bonus to be made based upon normal ICP factors as
     approved by the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the
     Board of Directors as soon as administratively practical following the
     February 2002 Board of Directors meeting.

7.   NON-DISPARAGEMENT:

     A.   Mr. Crosby agrees that, following his termination from employment, he
          shall not issue or communicate any statement that may be critical or
          disparaging of the Company, its products, services, officers,
          directors or employees; provided, however, that the foregoing shall
          not apply to

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       truthful statements made in compliance with legal process or governmental
       inquiry.

   B.  Northrop Grumman agrees that, following Mr. Crosby's termination from
       employment, the Company shall not issue or communicate any statement that
       may be critical or disparaging of Mr. Crosby; provided, however, that the
       foregoing shall not apply to truthful statements made in compliance with
       legal process, governmental inquiry or as required by legal filing or
       disclosure requirements.

8. COOPERATION: Mr. Crosby agrees that, during the two year period following his
termination from employment, he will reasonably cooperate with Northrop Grumman
requests for assistance in connection with serving as a witness or providing
information as to matters connected with his prior employment with Northrop
Grumman.

9. INDEMNIFICATION: Northrop Grumman agrees to indemnify Mr. Crosby and hold him
harmless to the fullest extent permitted by law and under the By-laws of the
Company against and in respect to any and all actions, suits, proceedings,
claims, demands, judgments, costs, expenses (including attorney's fees), losses
and damages resulting from Mr. Crosby's good faith performance of his duties and
obligations with the Company. This agreement is in addition to Mr. Crosby's
rights under his current August 5, 1994 Indemnification Agreement with the
Company.

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10.  COMPLETE RELEASE: In consideration of the severance benefits provided
herein, Mr. Crosby does hereby acknowledge full and complete satisfaction of and
does hereby agree to release, absolve and discharge the Company, its subsidiary,
affiliated and related companies, past, present and future, and each of them, as
well as its and their employees, officers, directors and agents, past and
present, and each of them (collectively referred to as "Releasees"), from all
claims, causes of action, demands, damages or costs he may have against
Releasees on behalf of himself or others arising out of or relating to his
employment with the Company or the termination of such employment.

     10.1  This waiver and release includes, but is not limited to, any rights,
           claims, causes of actions, demands, damages or costs arising under
           the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which prohibits
           discrimination in employment based on age, and retaliation; Title VII
           of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in
           employment based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin,
           and retaliation; the Americans With Disabilities Act, which prohibits
           discrimination in employment based on disability, and retaliation; or
           any other federal, state or local laws or regulations which prohibits
           employment discrimination or retaliation whether such claim is based
           on an action filed by Mr. Crosby or by any governmental agency.

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          10.2  This waiver and release also includes, but is not limited to,
                any rights, claims, causes of action, demands, damages or costs
                arising under or in relation to the Company's employee handbook
                and personnel policies, or any oral or written representations
                or statements made by officers, directors, lawyers, employees or
                agents of the Company, past and present, and each of them, or
                under any state or federal law regulating wages, hours,
                compensation or employment, or any claim for retaliation,
                wrongful discharge, breach of contract, breach of the implied
                covenant of good faith and fair dealing, constructive discharge,
                intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress,
                intentional or negligent misrepresentation, or defamation.

          10.3  This waiver and release also includes, but is not limited to,
                any rights, claims, causes of action, demands, damages or costs
                arising under or in relation to any severance plan, program or
                arrangement.

          10.4  This waiver and release also includes, but is not limited to,
                any rights, claims, causes of action, demands, damages or costs
                arising under the Federal False Claims Act.

          10.5  This release covers both claims that Mr. Crosby knows about and
                those he may not know about. Mr. Crosby expressly acknowledges
                that this Agreement is intended to include all claims which he
                does not know or

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           suspect to exist in his favor at the time of his signature on this
           Agreement, and this Agreement will extinguish such claims.

     10.6  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this Agreement does
           not waive or release (i) any rights or claims which Mr. Crosby may
           have under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or other laws
           which arise after the date on which he signs this Agreement; (ii) any
           claims Mr. Crosby may have for vested benefits under any Northrop
           Grumman employee benefit plan; or (iii) any rights or claims Mr.
           Crosby may have for breach of this Agreement.

11.  PERIOD FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT; ADVICE OF COUNSEL: Mr.
     Crosby agrees and understands that he has been given a period of 21
     calendar days from his receipt of this Agreement to review and consider
     this Agreement before signing it. Mr. Crosby further understands that he
     may use as much of this review period as he wishes prior to signing; he can
     sign this Agreement at any time prior to the expiration of the 21-calendar
     day period. Mr. Crosby is advised and encouraged to consult with his own
     legal counsel prior to signing this Agreement.

12.  RIGHT TO REVOKE AGREEMENT: Mr. Crosby may revoke this Agreement within 7
     calendar days of signing it. Revocation may be made by delivering a written
     notice of revocation to Chief Human Resources Officer,

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     Northrop Grumman Corporation, 1840 Century Park East, Los Angeles, CA
     90067. For this revocation to be effective, written notice must be received
     by the Chief Human Resources Officer no later than 5:00 pm PST on the
     seventh calendar day after Mr. Crosby signs this Agreement. If Mr. Crosby
     revokes this Agreement, it shall not be effective or enforceable, and Mr.
     Crosby will not receive the benefits described in this Agreement.

13.  WITHHOLDING OF TAXES: The Company shall be entitled to withhold from any
     amounts payable pursuant to this Agreement all taxes as legally shall be
     required (including, without limitation, any United States federal taxes,
     and any other state, city, or local taxes).

14.  ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between
     the Parties hereto, and fully supersedes any and all discussions, prior
     agreements or understandings between the Parties hereto pertaining to the
     subject matter of this Agreement.

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15.  GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in
     accordance with the law of the State of Texas without regard to principles
     regarding conflicts of law.

                                        RALPH D. CROSBY, JR.

Dated: December 13, 2001                By: /s/  RALPH D. CROSBY, JR.
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                                        NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

Dated: December 22, 2001                By: /s/  J. MICHAEL HATELEY
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