CPI Aerostructures Inc. has been selected by Northrop Grumman Corporation to supply structural components and kits for the Outer Wing Panel (OWP) on the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft that will be manufactured for Japan. The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is the U.S. Navy's primary AEW&C aircraft. CPI Aero will be responsible for component source selection, supply chain management, delivery of kits, and will provide manufacturing engineering services to Northrop Grumman during the integration of the components into the OWP.

The contract from Northrop Grumman is valued at between $25 million and $30 million.