Siemens and Northrop Grumman Extend Collaboration

Announced during Realize Live Americas 2025, Siemens Digital Industries Software has renewed its collaboration with Northrop Grumman to support their digital ecosystem within the aerospace and defense industry. Northrop Grumman will expand use of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, which will enable data-driven decision making across the enterprise, streamline development cycles and accelerate innovation in the design and production of defense systems. 

Northrop Grumman is a leading company in digital design, manufacturing and modernization, with more than 160 programs operating in a comprehensive digital ecosystem, which includes all phases of a product’s lifecycle from design, manufacturing, testing and delivery. Siemens Xcelerator advances this digital-first approach across Northrop Grumman’s portfolio of advanced capabilities ranging from sea to space. 

“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,” says Del Costy, managing director, Americas, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “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."

This news follows Siemens’ recent receipt of a 2025 Supplier Excellence Award from Northrop Grumman – the second time Siemens has received this partnership acknowledgment. To learn more, visit https://xcelerator.siemens.com/global/en/industries/aerospace.html

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.