General Dynamics Announces WIN-T Team Members
Diverse Companies Bring Unparalleled Expertise and Innovative Technology For The Future Warfighter Information Network - Tactical
TAUNTON, Mass. – General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today announced the member companies of the team it will lead to compete for the U.S. Army’s Warfighter Information Network – Tactical (WIN-T) program. The WIN-T system will enable mobile, secure and survivable command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities for the warfighter. The system will support multimedia tactical information with seamless interoperability.
Under the name "Team MATRIX," the General Dynamics team includes: BAE Systems, Wayne, N.J.; DynCorp, Chantilly, Va.; General Dynamics Communication Systems, Taunton, Mass.; General Dynamics Decision Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Laguna Industries, Laguna, N.M.; Log.Sec Corporation, Warrenton, Va.; Northrop Grumman Information Technology – Defense Mission Systems, Herndon, Va.; OPNET Technologies, Bethesda, Md.; Solers, Arlington, Va.; Veridian, Fairfax, Va.; and Verizon’s BBN Technologies, Cambridge, Mass. These companies were carefully chosen to include the expertise needed to satisfy the stringent requirements of the WIN-T program. WIN-T team members are committed to developing the pioneering technologies that will support the key performance parameters of the Army such as survivability, interoperability, network management, secure data transport and command and control on the move.
"We have strategically composed this team of technology leaders and innovators to provide a leap ahead, high-value, low-risk choice to the customer for providing tactical telecommunications and networking capabilities for WIN-T. This General Dynamics-led team brings proven experience designing, developing, and delivering innovative solutions to satisfy complex customer requirements. Our documented success in fielding, training and logistics support around the world shows that we can deliver customer systems that work – on time and on budget," said Jerry DeMuro, president, General Dynamics Communication Systems. "This capability is crucial for a WIN-T solution designed with a global future in mind."
Most recently, General Dynamics has signed a contract with the U.K. Ministry of Defence for the BOWMAN tactical communications program. This work will ensure interoperability with a key ally, the United Kingdom. The company also has had successes with the IRIS program in Canada and the Mobile Subscriber Equipment program for the U.S. Army. General Dynamics was chosen to provide the communications infrastructure in support of the Army’s efforts to digitize the battlefield with state-of-the-art command and control systems.
Team MATRIX members bring their experience to bear on innovative solutions – from network simulation to secure communications, from wireless telecommunications to software development and hardware ruggedization – in commercial and military markets worldwide.
BAE Systems is a global systems, defense and aerospace company designing and manufacturing civil and military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, space systems, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, guided weapon systems, and a range of other defense products. Its world-class capabilities combine in-depth skills in naval platforms, military aircraft, electronics, systems integration and other technologies. BAE will bring its experience in engineering to the team.
BBN Technologies, a subsidiary of Verizon Communications, earned its reputation by excelling at technical innovation for more than 50 years. From the implementation and operation of the ARPANET to the development of the first network email and the @ sign email addressing protocol, BBN has provided technical expertise and innovation to both government and commercial customers. Today, BBN conducts pioneering research and development in a variety of advanced technologies and has more than 10 years' experience in ad hoc mobile tactical networking. BBN will bring its experience in network modeling and simulation to the team.
DynCorp offers solutions in network management, information systems, information technology and technical services. DynCorp brings to the team its expertise in network management and systems integration from DISA’s Integrated Network Management System (INMS) and the Army’s Joint Network Management System (JNMS).
General Dynamics Decision Systems is a leader in technologies, products and systems for information assurance, communication and situational awareness. It brings experience in commercial and military wireless communications, software defined radios, satellite communications and C4ISR systems to the team.
Laguna Industries, Inc. offers a wide variety of high-tech manufacturing and technical services. The depth and integrity of the company’s resources means it can offer individualized products and services on time and on budget. Laguna Industries will bring its expertise in quality assurance, engineering, and electro-mechanical fabrication and assembly to the team.
Log.Sec Corporation is a small, Veteran-owned Logistics Engineering company that focuses on life cycle logistics and modernization. Log.Sec reduces the total ownership cost (TOC) of systems through the integration of development and supportability considerations and the application of sound, disciplined, cradle-to-grave integrated logistics support planning. The company tailors solutions using innovative information sharing technologies to exploit significant, valuable relationships in its customers' data.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global aerospace and defense company providing high technology, innovative products, services and solutions for its U.S. and international military, government and commercial customers. Northrop Grumman Information Technology – Defense Mission Systems brings its extensive expertise in C4ISR technology to the team by way of its support in the Army’s current Command and Control System. The C2 System helps the Army to ensure a seamless exchange of critical battlefield information.
OPNET Technologies is the leading provider of intelligent network management software. The OPNET product suite combines predictive modeling and a comprehensive understanding of networking technologies to enable its customers to more effectively design and deploy networks, provision services, diagnose performance problems, and predict the impact of change. OPNET’s technology has been applied extensively to simulation, analysis, and planning of information operations for the defense community.
Solers brings experience in the area of information dissemination management software development for DISA and the Army. It has a proven track record of affordable, worldwide, seamless, high throughput information services.
Veridian is one of the world's most experienced providers of trusted enterprise networks, knowledge discovery solutions, and engineering consulting services for mission critical systems. Veridian employs nearly 5,000 computer scientists and software development engineers, information security specialists, systems analysts, scientists, engineers and other high technology professionals. Serving government and commercial customers, the company is known for building strong, long-term relationships.
General Dynamics Communication Systems is headquartered in Taunton, Mass. The unit provides secure communication and information solutions that integrate custom-developed and commercial off-the-shelf products for the military and commercial markets. It designs, integrates, and supports strategic and tactical battlefield communication systems, worldwide, and provides environmentally hardened and special packaging of computer equipment and peripherals for both commercial and military applications.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 52,000 people and anticipates 2001 sales of approximately $12 billion. The company has leading market positions in business aviation, information systems, shipbuilding and marine systems, and land and amphibious combat systems.
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General Dynamics Corporation (ticker: GD, exchange: NYSE)
News Release - Monday, November 12, 2001
Press Contact: (508) 880-1636
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