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Thomson-CSF statement regarding MOD Bowman programme announcement

14 June 2001

Thomson-CSF as a shareholder in Archer Communications Systems Ltd (ACSL) is disappointed with the MoD'S announcement , as the partners have worked together constructively to offer the ACSL Bowman solution.

As one of the two companies selected to conduct a recently submitted fallback study, Thomson Racal Defence is confident that it can respond to any revised Bowman requirement.

The company has amply demonstrated its powerful technical and systems capabilities through the development and earlier selection of two critical Bowman subsystems - the HF radio and Local Area Subsystem (LAS). It believes these would be welcomed in any new solution.

The recent acquisition of Racal Electronics by Thomson-CSF provides a strong UK capability in Military Communications systems as part of the world's leading military communications company.

We will in the coming weeks determine how best to respond to the MoD announcement.

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