General Dynamics' Gulfstream, IAI's Elta Systems and L-3 Communications Form Team to Bid for South Korean Air Force AEW Program
Jun 17, 2004
New Team Offers Proven Products and Technical Solutions That Will Be Interoperable With Korean and American Systems Operating in the Region
General Dynamics' Gulfstream Aerospace, Israel Aircraft Industries' Elta Systems Ltd.and L3 Communications have formed a team to compete for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Airborne Early Warning (AEW) System E-X Program. The three companies will submit a combined offer.
All three companies have proven capabilities and products that will be integrated into a highly competitive AEW system to meet the exact requirements of the ROKAF E-X Request for Proposal (RFP). In addition, the offer will include opportunities for South Korean industry to participate in the in-country modification, installation of equipment, and maintenance of the aircraft systems.
Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation, will provide a G550 aircraft with all the necessary modifications for support of the installation of the required electronics equipment. The Israel Air Force has already selected the G550 for its SIGINT and AEW missions.
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems will provide the complete communications suite including data-links and the main ground segments. These data links will enable the Republic of Korea Air Force to have complete interoperability with any U.S. military aircraft deployed to South Korea.
Elta Systems Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd., will provide the main sensors for the aircraft including phased array AEW radar, ESM equipment and the mission system. Elta is a world leader in developing and manufacturing AEW radars and related electronics systems. These systems have been selected for AEW aircraft in other countries including Israel's G550's program.
Israel Livnat, president of IAI's ELTA Systems Ltd., said, "This is a major opportunity for
IAI Elta to team with two excellent American companies and offer an extremely capable system to meet the needs of the Republic of Korea Air Force. All the team members are confident that the combined system we will offer will be the highest quality and widest capability system for the most competitive price, including low lifecycle costs."
"We have over 40 years' experience providing systems solutions for U.S. and allied defense aircraft, including experience with IAI/Elta electronics and Gulfstream aircraft," said Bob Drewes, president of L-3 Integrated Systems. "The powerful combination of Elta, Gulfstream and L-3 will result in an excellent solution designed for the Republic of Korea's E-X requirements."
"The capabilities of the Gulfstream G 550 as an AEW platform are already well known, as evidenced by its selection by the Israeli Air Force for this demanding role. We are extremely pleased to be teamed with Elta and L-3 Com in offering these capabilities to the Republic of Korea. Together, our team offers an unbeatable combination of platform performance and reliability, advanced mission system technology, full spectrum communications, life cycle efficiencies and product support," said Buddy Sams, senior vice president, Government Programs, Gulfstream Aerospace.
For further information, please contact:
Israel Aircraft Industries:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Corporate Vice President for Communications
Phone: 972 (3)935-8509
Fax: 972 (3)935-8512
E-mail: hpaz@iai.co.il
Gulfstream Aerospace:
Robert N. Baugniet
Director, Corporate Communications
Tel: (912)965-7372
Cell: (912)484-7372
E-mail: robert.baugniet@gulfstream.com
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems:
Lance Martin
Manager, Public Relations &Communications
Phone: 903-457-5225
Fax: 903-457-4730
Email: lance.martin@L-3com.com
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems is an SEI CMM Level 5 developer and integrator of complex electronic systems for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Headquartered in Greenville, Texas, L-3/IS also operates from major sites in Waco, Texas; Lexington, Ky.; Tulsa, Okla. and Avalon, Australia.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems and products, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training and government services, and is a merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, selected U.S. government intelligence agencies and aerospace prime contractors
To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company's web site at www.L-3Com.com
Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. (IAI), established in 1953, is Israel's largest high-tech concern and a globally recognized leader in the defense and commercial markets. IAI provides unique and cost-effective technological solutions for a broad spectrum of needs in space, air, land, sea and homeland defense
.
ELTA Systems Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. (IAI), specializes in a wide variety of defense electronic systems and products. The Group operates as a Defense Systems house based on electromagnetic sensors (Radar, Electronic Warfare and Communication) and Information Technology (IT).Elta Systems products are designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), Early Warning and Control, Self-Protection and Self-Defense and Fire Control applications. Elta Systems is a partner in numerous teaming agreements with other defense companies around the world.
To learn more about IAI and ELTA, please visit the website at www.iai.co.il
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics
(NYSE:GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 1,400 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958.Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the mid-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G100 TM ; the wide-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G150 TM;the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G200 TM; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G350 TM; the large-cabin, long-range G450 TM; the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G500 TMand the
large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G550 TM.The company employs more than 6,750 people at seven major locations.
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