1
                                                                      EXHIBIT 6
NEWS RELEASE                                TRW INC.
                                            1900 RICHMOND ROAD
                                            CLEVELAND, OH 44124

TRW TO ACQUIRE BDM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
IN MERGER VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $1 BILLION

TRW TO LAUNCH TENDER OFFER AT $29.50 PER SHARE;
COMBINATION TO ADD $1 BILLION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SALES

CLEVELAND, OH and McLEAN, VA, Nov. 21, 1997 -- TRW Inc. (NYSE: TRW) and BDM
International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDMI) announced today that both companies' boards
of directors have voted unanimously to approve a definitive agreement under
which TRW will acquire BDM in a transaction valued at nearly $1 billion. Under
the executed agreement, a wholly owned subsidiary, Systems Acquisition Inc.,
will commence a cash tender offer within the next five business days for all of
the outstanding shares of BDM at $29.50 per share.

In connection with the merger agreement, The Carlyle Group and certain of its
affiliates owning approximately 26 percent of BDM's stock have agreed to tender
their shares pursuant to the tender offer and have also granted an option to TRW
to purchase their BDM shares at $29.50 per share.

  The tender offer is conditioned on the valid tender of BDM's shares
  representing a majority of the voting power of BDM, and customary regulatory
  approvals and other closing conditions.



   2
  TRW has arranged for financing of the transaction. BDM has approximately 33
  million shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis. The tender offer is
  expected to close prior to the end of the year.

  "The acquisition of BDM is an important strategic move that provides the
  platform for growth in the rapidly developing information technology markets.
  Those markets include opportunities in both the government and commercial
  sectors, here and overseas," said Joseph T. Gorman, chairman and chief
  executive officer of TRW. "The merger expands the reach and scope of our
  strong space and defense business. It complements our existing systems
  integration and information technology businesses. Moreover, it will broaden
  our services and products to government customers and increase our
  participation in rapidly growing civil, commercial, and international
  markets."

  Prior to potential revenue and cost synergies, the acquisition is expected to
  be slightly dilutive to TRW shareholders in the first year, neutral in the
  second, and accretive thereafter.

  "Everyone who knows BDM and TRW and understands the enormous global potential
  of information technology will recognize this merger as a win-win combination
  of talents, resources, and leadership," said Frank C. Carlucci, BDM chairman
  of the board and chairman of the board and managing director of The Carlyle
  Group, L.P.



   3
"TRW is an outstanding company," said Philip A. Odeen, BDM president and chief
executive officer. "It has similar roots as BIM and similar values. It does
things that count -- for shareholders, customers, employees, and the community
- -- and it does them extraordinarily well. Together, I am very confident that we
are going to do great things to solve our customers' most difficult problems,
boost value for shareholders, and provide new career growth and advancement
opportunities for our employees.

Gorman said, "BDM's strong presence in Europe and in the Middle East, coupled
with TRW's strong European operations, provides an established base for further
international growth."

Once the acquisition is completed, TRW's space and defense business will
represent more than 40 percent of total annual sales and more than 37 percent of
operating income. Since 1992, BDM has achieved 24 percent compound annual
growth, accomplished through both internal growth and acquisitions. We expect
our acquisition of BDM to enhance sales and earnings growth," Gorman said.

"Consistent with our long-term strategy, this acquisition is our most
significant action to double the company's sales and market capitalization and
build shareholder value," Gorman said. BDM is an ideal fit with TRW. We will
move forward together in new applications of our space, defense, information,
and telecommunications technologies.



   4
"Additionally, BDM's expertise in integrated supply chain management offers
important efficiencies to our own automotive organization and its customers.
BDM's Automotive Center of Excellence in Michigan serves the automotive industry
by providing global solutions to reduce costs for companies developing world
cars and components."

Following the transaction, Odeen will continue to lead BDM in his new TRW
management role, reporting to Peter S. Hellman, TRW president and chief
operating officer.

"BDM is recognized worldwide for its expertise in information technology,"
Hellman said. "The merger brings together two leading companies with similar
cultures and backgrounds dating back to the 1950s. Both advanced technology
operations were founded by distinguished scientists in the aerospace and defense
fields and are now highly respected by their customers. We look forward to the
new contributions Phil Odeen and the entire BDM team will provide TRW as we work
together to become preeminent in the information technology business."

Bear, Stearns Co. Inc. is financial adviser to TRW and dealer manager for the
tender offer. Wasserstein Perella & Co., Inc., is financial adviser to BDM.

BDM is a multinational information technology company based in McLean, Va., that
provides systems integration and computer services to public sector and
commercial customers. Revenue in 1996 totaled approximately $1 billion. The
company employs 



   5
approximately 9,000 people in 110 worldwide locations. Additional information is
available on BDM's internet Web site (http://www.bdm.com).

TRW provides advanced technology products and services for the automotive and
space and defense markets. Systems integration activities involve the
development and application of systems engineering, systems integration,
information systems, and software development products and services for domestic
and international customers in government and commercial markets. TRW's total
revenue in 1996 was approximately $10 billion. The company's news releases
are available on the internet through TRW's Web site (http://www.trw.com).

Statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking
statements, which involve risks and uncertainties that could affect the
company's actual results. Information regarding the important factors that could
cause TRW's actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements contained in this release can be found in TRW's reports filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                       ###