Partnership Announcement
Morgantown, WV (January 19, 2026) – NextGen Federal Systems, LLC (NextGen) is proud to partner with Northrop Grumman on a major U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) initiative supporting the Navy’s ongoing digital transformation efforts.
Under this strategic program, Northrop Grumman will design, manufacture, develop, and integrate advanced subsystems for the E-130J Phoenix II aircraft. As part of the engagement, NextGen will deliver advanced digital engineering, modeling and simulation (M&S), and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) solutions that strengthen system integration, accelerate mission readiness, and improve operational performance across critical naval capabilities.
Advancing Digital Mission Engineering
This award further reinforces NextGen’s growing reputation as a trusted provider of Digital Mission Engineering solutions for defense and national security organizations. Through continued collaboration with leading defense contractors and government partners, NextGen remains focused on delivering scalable, mission-focused technologies that improve operational effectiveness and support mission success in increasingly complex environments.
The program also highlights NextGen’s ability to combine deep engineering expertise with agile execution methodologies to support high-priority modernization initiatives across the defense sector.
“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.”
Key Program Advantages:
- Accelerated Digital Engineering Integration
- NextGen’s advanced digital engineering framework enables faster system design validation, streamlined subsystem integration, and improved collaboration across complex mission environments—reducing development risk while increasing operational readiness for critical defense platforms.
- Enhanced Modeling, Simulation, and Mission Readiness Capabilities
- By leveraging sophisticated Modeling & Simulation (M&S) technologies alongside MBSE methodologies, NextGen helps defense organizations evaluate mission performance earlier in the lifecycle, improve decision-making accuracy, and optimize platform effectiveness before deployment.
- Scalable Support for Long-Term Defense Modernization Efforts
- The partnership demonstrates NextGen’s ability to provide scalable, mission-critical engineering support aligned with evolving U.S. defense priorities, while ensuring high standards of reliability, interoperability, cybersecurity, and technical performance across enterprise-level programs.
Continued Industry Leadership
NextGen continues to expand its role as a leading technology and systems integration partner delivering advanced solutions across Digital Mission Engineering, AI/ML, Cyber Security, Modeling & Simulation, and C5ISR Software/Systems Development.
Backed by decades of senior-level professional services experience and adherence to industry-recognized standards including CMMI, ISO, and PMBOK, NextGen remains committed to delivering transformative solutions that drive measurable mission impact for defense and commercial customers alike.
“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, COO of NextGen Federal Systems.”
About NextGen
NextGen is an innovative systems integration and technology solutions provider specializing in agile, mission-focused solutions. The company designs, develops, implements, and manages advanced IT and engineering solutions that measurably improve organizational performance for government and commercial customers.
For more information about NextGen, contact Joe Robertson at 304-906-9468.
