L-3 Communications' SPAR Aerospace and ITT Industries to jointly develop Electronic Warfare solutions for the C-130 Hercules25 February 2006
L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today at Asian Aerospace 2006 that its SPAR Aerospace Limited (L-3 SPAR) subsidiary has signed a teaming agreement with ITT Electronic Systems Division (ITT Electronic Systems) for the joint development, marketing and implementation of Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions for the global C-130 Hercules market, as well as other military aircraft platforms. L-3 SPAR is exhibiting at Asian Aerospace 2006 from February 21-26 at Hall A Stand 1219.
Under the terms of the agreement, L-3 SPAR will be the prime contractor, with ITT Electronic Systems acting as the system provider and integrator for EW solutions. EW is a suite of electronic warfare technologies, systems and services that enable mission success and survivability for aircraft, and include advanced threat warning, situational awareness and electronic and electro-optic countermeasures equipment and suites.
"With C-130s operating in war zones or in harm's way supporting critical missions, the demand for EW has increased dramatically," said Patrice Pelletier, president of L-3 SPAR. "Air forces around the world have recognized how important it is to protect their air transport assets and ensure the safety of their personnel when operating in hot spots like Iraq or Afghanistan. This collaboration with ITT Electronic Systems reflects L-3 SPAR's dedication to offering C-130 operators a broad spectrum of products and services and our commitment to being the leader in C-130 total solutions."
The L-3 SPAR/ITT Electronic Systems EW solutions will be offered as part of L-3 SPAR's Herc2020(TM), a total life extension solution for E and H model C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, as well as a stand-alone special mission solution for other platforms.
"We're pleased to bring our modular, scaleable family of platform protection solutions to this team," said Chris Bernhardt, president of ITT Electronic Systems. "This extends our capability as an electronic warfare suite and systems integrator to the C-130, helping to protect those who are called into harm's way. The men and women flying these missions deserve the best when it comes to their safety, and the L-3 SPAR/ITT Electronic Systems partnership delivers the highest level of security with low-risk solutions of uncompromising quality."
ITT Electronic Systems is a global provider of electronic warfare solutions, supporting a wide range of fixed and rotary wing platforms. Customers span all U.S. military services and approved foreign governments. ITT Electronic Systems has extensive experience on the C-130 platform and offers both stand-alone and integrated solutions.
The C-130 is the workhorse of most air forces and provides a vital function, transporting people, supplies and equipment to, from, between or within a theater of war. Air transport is also the quickest way to respond to natural disasters and emergencies, often in dangerous or hostile environments. The C-130 is vulnerable to a variety of threats, including surface-to-air missiles, self-propelled, infrared and radar threats.
A subsidiary of New York City-based L-3 Communications, SPAR Aerospace Limited is one of Canada's leading aerospace companies and is a Lockheed Martin approved C-130 Hercules aircraft service center - the only one in North America outside of Lockheed Martin itself. L-3 SPAR's corporate headquarters are located in Edmonton, Alberta, with additional facilities in Trenton, Ontario; Mississauga, Ontario and Venice, Italy. With more than 800 employees across Canada, L-3 SPAR is a globally competitive market leader of MRO and Aircraft Life Extension Solutions for air mobility platforms. L-3 SPAR serves customers from Canada, the United States, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. To learn more about L-3 SPAR, please visit the company's web site at www.spar.ca.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training and government services. The company is a leading merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products, including guidance and navigation, sensors, scanners, fuzes, data links, propulsion systems, simulators, avionics, electro optics, satellite communications, electrical power equipment, encryption, signal intelligence, antennas and microwave components. L-3 also supports a variety of Homeland Security initiatives with products and services. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, selected U.S. Government intelligence agencies and aerospace prime contractors.
To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company's web site at www.L-3com.com.
ITT Electronic Systems Division is a leading supplier of information and electronic warfare (EW) technologies, systems and services that enable mission success and survivability for a broad range of military aircraft. Its Gilfillan radar systems provide state-of-the-art air defense, surveillance, multifunction and air traffic control radar systems for U.S. and international land and maritime applications.
ITT Industries, Inc. (www.itt.com) supplies advanced technology products and services in key markets including: fluid and water management including water treatment; defense communication, opto-electronics, information technology and services; electronic interconnects and switches; and other specialty products. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, the company generated $7.4 billion in 2005 sales. In addition to the New York Stock Exchange, ITT Industries stock is traded on the Midwest, Pacific, Paris, London and Frankfurt exchanges.
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