EADS TELECOM NORTH AMERICA WINS USAF MATERIEL COMMAND CONTRACT FOR TACTICAL RADIO SYSTEMS
Dallas/TX, 17 July 2003
EADS TELECOM North America, a subsidiary of EADS North America, today announced that the company has been selected by the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command’s Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, to provide tactical line-of-sight (LOS) radio relay systems for a USAF foreign military sales program.
“This is an important win for EADS TELECOM North America as we demonstrate our ability to provide advanced communications solutions and interoperability to the warfighter on a global basis,” said Philippe Lecat, company CEO. “Importantly, it also demonstrates our ability to provide the best value product to the U.S. military.”
Jim Truemper, Federal Systems VP, explained that “Ruggedizing commercial off-the-shelf equipment for military applications is an example of how EADS TELECOM North America is helping to make coalition interoperability a reality, today and into the future.” The four Tactical LOS Radio Relay Systems will provide full duplex voice, data and video capability, with connectivity at a speed of 2048 kilobits per second, up to a range of 40 kilometers. The frequency-hopping radios will operate in the 1350 MHz – 1850 MHz frequency band. To ensure best value and interoperability, the EADS design uses commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components to the maximum extent possible. Within a 13-month schedule, EADS TELECOM North America will install and test the first system and provide installation kits for three other systems. EADS also will provide operations and maintenance training.
“We look forward to working with the US Air Force,” continued Lecat. “Our technical solution, combined with a thorough management plan and strong past performance, gives us great confidence that the customer will receive a great system.”
About EADS TELECOM North America, Inc.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, EADS TELECOM North America is a global provider of advanced telecommunications solutions for commercial and government markets. A subsidiary of EADS North America, EADS TELECOM North America has played a key role in every communications revolution – from analog to digital, ISDN, ATM, IP and beyond – designing systems that helped make these transitions possible. EADS TELECOM North America is comprised of three strategic business units: Federal Systems, Public Safety and Enterprise.
About EADS North America
EADS North America is the holding company for the North American activities of EADS, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense companies. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $6 billion to the U.S. economy annually, and support 120,000 American jobs. With ten operating units and investments in 33 cities and the District of Columbia, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense agencies across the U.S.
EADS North America subsidiaries: American Eurocopter Corporation, Grand Prairie, Tx.; Astrium North America, Houston, Tx.; Barfield, Inc., Miami, Fl.; EADS Aeroframe Services, Lake Charles, La.; EADS CASA Aircraft USA, Chantilly, Va.; EADS Socata Aircraft, Pembroke Pines, Fl.; EADS Supplies & Services, Rockville, Md.; EADS Telecom North America, Addison, Tx.; Fairchild Controls Corporation, Frederick, Md.; TYX, Reston, Va.
To learn more about:
EADS TELECOM North America, visit www.eadstelecom-na.com or contact Kyle Priest at (972) 855-8344 or kyle.priest@eadstelecom-na.com.
EADS North America, visit www.eadsnorthamerica.com or contact Diane Murphy at (202) 292-5183 or diane.murphy@eadsnorthamerica.com.
Contact:
KYLE PRIEST
VP, MARKETING
EADS TELECOM North America
Dallas, Texas
Tel: (972) 855-8344
Diane Murphy
VP, COMMUNICATIONS & PR
EADS North America Washington, DC
Tel: (202) 292-5183
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