Northtrop Grumman press release Following the proposal submittal for NGJ-LB in January, Northrop Grumman is moving forward with CB-1 execution by selecting CPI Aero, Inc. to provide the NGJ-LB pod structure and assembly, advancing on the U.S. Navy's speed to fleet path. "The addition of CPI Aero to our NGJ-LB team will help provide rapid fleet capability to the Navy," "They have extensive experience in providing aircraft and pod structural components for several Department of Defense customers and we are proud to have them on our team of EW engineering and mission experts, helping the Navy maintain its warfighting edge through advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) capabilities." Paul Kalafos, vice president, surveillance and electromagnetic maneuver warfare, Northrop Grumman.