Morgantown, WV (January 19, 2026) – NextGen Federal Systems, LLC (NextGen) is honored to partner with Northrop Grumman for a major U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) program to advance the Navy’s digital transformation. Under this effort, Northrop Grumman will design, manufacture, develop, and integrate advanced subsystems for the E-130J Phoenix II aircraft. NextGen will provide cutting-edge digital engineering, modeling and simulation (M&S), and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) solutions that enhance system design, integration, and mission readiness across critical naval capabilities.
This award underscores NextGen’s growing recognition as a trusted leader in delivering Digital Mission Engineering solutions—providing the innovation and technical depth needed to improve mission effectiveness. NextGen’s expanding partnerships across the defense industry further demonstrate its ability to deliver scalable, mission-critical digital engineering expertise.
“We’re honored to partner with Northrop Grumman on this critical military aircraft program. Our contribution to this platform reflects our long-standing commitment to supporting the warfighter with innovative technologies and mission-focused execution,” said Chetan Desai, NextGen COO. “We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Northrop Grumman to ensure this aircraft achieves its operational objectives and strengthens our nation’s defense capabilities.”
NextGen’s proven expertise in delivering advanced digital engineering solutions meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Building on a strong history of collaboration with major defense primes and government partners, NextGen continues to solidify its position as a leading provider of digital mission engineering solutions that drive mission success from concept to capability.
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NextGen is an innovative systems integration and technology solutions provider specializing in agile solutions. We design, develop, implement, and manage information technology (IT) solutions that measurably improve our customer’s organizational performance. Our core areas of expertise include C5ISR Software/Systems Development, Digital Mission Engineering, AI/ML, Modeling and Simulation, Cyber Security & Data Management. NextGen adheres to industry standard practices and processes, including CMMI, ISO, and PMBOK.
For more information on NextGen, contact Joe Robertson at 304-906-9468.
