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L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) today announced that its Integrated
Systems (L-3 IS) Group was awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy to
integrate new and existing technology into the next-generation NP-3C
instrumented range support aircraft. The base contract is valued at
over $40 million while the options, if exercised, are valued at over
$35 million.
Under the Next-Generation Range Support Aircraft (NGRSA) contract,
L-3 will migrate existing systems from three P-3A-based NP-3D aircraft
to three newer P-3C airframes. The L-3 team, which includes L-3's
Telemetry East and Ball Aerospace businesses, in addition to L-3 IS,
will also integrate new communications and telemetry technology on the
aircraft.
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division of the Naval Air
Systems Command operates its fleet of NP-3D instrumented range
aircraft primarily from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif., at the
Pacific Test Range, in a variety of operational and flight test
scenarios.
"Our team, including the engineers, mechanics and electricians
working on the NGRSA, recognizes the vital role these aircraft serve
in ensuring our warfighters have the best weapons possible," said
Michael L. Holmes, Vice President of Federal Programs and Waco, Texas
Site Executive for L-3 IS. "The Navy's confidence in our expertise
will be answered with a rapid and low-risk delivery of the NP-3C
aircraft."
As part of the NGRSA Program, the L-3 team will:
-- Migrate existing technology, including Command Destruct
Systems and the Cast Glance stabilized photo-optical system,
into the NP-3C aircraft;
-- Integrate Ball Aerospace's telemetry system into an Advanced
Airborne Telemetry System;
-- Infuse expanded Intercommunication System, a UHF relay, and
secure commercial satellite communications (INMARSAT)
capabilities; and
-- Perform all necessary ground and flight testing.
The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2010.
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems Group develops and
integrates defense and commercial technology for U.S. and allied
customers worldwide. Headquartered in Greenville, Texas, L-3 IS has
more than five decades of experience in the development of complex
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; command and
control; and secure communications. It is recognized internationally
as a systems integration organization specializing in the
modernization and maintenance of aircraft of all sizes. It is a leader
in advanced technologies for signal processing, electronic
countermeasures, sensor development and aircraft self-protection.
Systems provided or maintained by L-3 IS help protect military and
civilian personnel, bases, assets and national borders throughout the
world.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs over
63,000 people worldwide and is a prime system contractor in aircraft
modernization and maintenance, C3ISR (Command, Control,
Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems
and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of high
technology products, systems and subsystems. The company reported 2006
sales of $12.5 billion.
To learn more about L-3, please visit the company's web site at
www.L-3Com.com.
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(Note to editors: Clarification on the aircraft nomenclature:
-- NP-3D is the existing aircraft type, these aircraft were based
on P-3A model airframes.
-- NP-3C will be the aircraft designation once mission equipment
is integrated onto the P-3C model airframes.
-- The 'N' status prefix denotes the aircraft is a permanent
special test asset.
-- The "D" suffix described a non-standard equipment
configuration, whereas the "C" suffix will reflect the
aircraft model series, i.e. P-3C.)
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