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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2017-- L3
Technologies (NYSE:LLL) announced today that it has received a production
contract for multiple awards totaling $97 million in support of the
U.S. Army’s Apache Manned/Unmanned Teaming – eXpanded Capabilities (MUMT-X)
helicopter program. By enabling communications and data teaming between manned
and unmanned aircraft, MUMT-X provides the Apache AH-64E with a
transformational warfighting capability that is significantly more robust,
lighter and less expensive than the original Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
control system. This award follows the successful completion of a 2015 MUMT-X
communications upgrade contract in which L3 delivered state-of-the-art systems
for high-speed transmissions of wideband video and data.
“Our performance on the MUMT-X development program illustrates our
commitment to providing innovative technology that meets the needs of the
warfighter,” said Christopher E. Kubasik, L3’s President and Chief
Operating Officer. “This contract award continues L3’s long-term support of the
Apache program and exemplifies our dedication to delivering transformational
capabilities.”
As part of this phase of the program, L3 will supply tested and
certified Apache MUMT-X above rotor Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Receive (UR)
technology solutions to support MUMT operations and Air-to-Air-to-Ground (AAG)
line-of-sight data links. This work will be executed by L3 Communication
Systems-West (L3 CS-West), which is part of the company’s Communication Systems
business segment.
L3 CS-West is a leader in communication systems for high-performance
networks, including intelligence collection, imagery processing and satellite
communications for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other
customers. The company provides high data rate, wideband, secure, real-time
communication systems for surveillance and reconnaissance. To learn more about
L3 CS-West, please visit the company’s website at www.L3T.com/CSW.
Headquartered in New York City, L3
Technologies employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide and is a
leading provider of a broad range of communication, electronic and sensor
systems used on military, homeland security and commercial platforms. L3 is
also a prime contractor in aerospace systems, security and detection systems,
and pilot training. The company reported 2016 sales of $10.5 billion.
To learn more about L3, please visit the company’s website at www.L3T.com. L3 uses its website as a channel of
distribution of material company information. Financial and other material
information regarding L3 is routinely posted on the company’s website and is
readily accessible.
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Original post: businesswire.com
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Manned-Unmanned Teaming Extended Capability (MUMT-X) provides the
attack helicopter community greater situational awareness, real time
battlefield video, and a common shared picture with troops on the ground. This
capability increases an Apache crew’s coordination with other aircraft and
Soldiers they support in battle. Apache is the first helicopter to utilize this
technology./L-3 COMMUNICATIONS GRAPHIC
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