ANAHEIM, CA - January 31, 2003 - L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced that General Atomics has selected Interstate Electronics Corporation (IEC), to support the GPS functions of their LYNX synthetic aperture radar (SAR) / ground moving target indicator (GMTI) radar system. Under the terms of the contract, IEC will supply TruTrakTM GPS receivers for use in their adverse-weather global surveillance system. The system aids in reconnaissance, surveillance, geo-location and targeting applications based on the military's need to be informed regardless of weather condition or time of day.
The IEC TruTrak receiver incorporates the latest SAASM technology, including extended functions, to provide enhanced GPS security. SAASM is a tamper-resistant, multi-chip module that, when incorporated into the GPS receiver, gives authorized users access to the Department of Defense GPS Precise Positioning Service Signal which is more robust than commercially available GPS signals. The SAASM module is combined with the radio frequency (RF) down converter and I/O logic to form the complete GPS receiver.
LYNX is an all-weather sensor that can see through clouds, rain or fog, day or night, which can be mounted on a variety of military and commercial aircraft. In its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) mode it can produce a two dimensional representation of the spatially varying radar cross-section of a particular scene on the ground. In the ground moving target indicator (GMTI) mode the LYNX sensor can provide accurate tracks of moving targets on the ground.
About Interstate Electronics Corporation and L-3 Communications:
Based in Anaheim, CA, Interstate Electronics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of L-3 Communications Corporation, has been a long-term supplier of critical test instrumentation and missile tracking systems for the U.S. Navy's Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) weapons systems, including the Trident submarine. The Division is ranked as an industry leader in GPS receiver and translator-based products, which are currently in use on multiple aircraft, cruise missiles and precision guided weapons. IEC produces ruggedized displays for both military and industrial applications. IEC also provides secure communications on a quick reaction basis for deployed forces in Eastern Europe. To learn more about IEC, please visit www.iechome.com.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading merchant supplier of secure communications systems and products, avionics and ocean products, training products, microwave components and telemetry, instrumentation, space and wireless products. Its customers include the Department of Defense, selected U.S. government intelligence agencies, aerospace prime contractors and commercial telecommunications and wireless customers.
To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company's web site at www.L-3Com.com .
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For more information, contact:
Greg Martz
Marketing Manager
Interstate Electronics Corporation
Phone: (714) 758-4158
Fax: (714) 758-4148
URL: www.iechome.com