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L-3 to Deploy Examiner 3DX(R) Automated Explosives Detection Systems in Taiwanese Airports

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 2007--L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that it will supply both of Taiwan's international airports with eXaminer 3DX(R) explosives detection systems (EDS) for their baggage screening operations. L-3 will install and maintain ten eXaminer systems in the Taipei Taoyuan International and Kaohsiung International Airports. The units are scheduled to be installed in the first quarter of 2008.

With exceptional automated processing, threat recognition and throughput rates, L-3's eXaminer 3DX(R) leads the industry in explosives detection, performance and reliability. "L-3's computed tomography (CT) technology was chosen in a head-to-head technical challenge with other equipment manufacturers. Not only did eXaminer's detection capability exceed the standard set by the Taiwanese authority, but its throughput outperformed competing systems," stated Thomas Ripp, President of L-3 Security and Detection Systems. "The addition of CT technology will greatly enhance security screening at Taoyuan and Kaoshiung, and enable them to compete more effectively in the region," he added. "We are exceptionally pleased to assist the Aviation Police Office in meeting its security and operational goals for these airports."

From major international hubs to regional passenger terminals, airports around the globe rely on eXaminer 3DX(R) EDS to enhance security and meet increasingly demanding throughput, infrastructure, and cost requirements. In addition to being the most advanced TSA-certified explosives detection system of its kind, the eXaminer's landmark technology has been certified by some of the world's most security-minded countries.

Many significant air hubs in Asia employ L-3 technology for baggage screening, including Japan's Kansai International and Tokyo-Narita International airports, Singapore's Changi Airport, China's Beijing Capital International Airport and Korea's Incheon Airport.

L-3's Homeland Security Group's Security and Detections Systems division incorporates L-3 CyTerra and L-3 SafeView, which provide an array of pioneering security technologies for a variety of applications. With a broad range of systems and technology, and an installed base of more than 18,000 systems worldwide, L-3 Security and Detection Systems offers screening technologies for numerous security applications that include: (1) aviation systems for hold baggage explosives detection, oversized baggage, and checkpoint screening; (2) cargo and air freight screening; (3) port and border inspection; and (4) facility protection. L-3 Security and Detection Systems' customer base includes major airlines, airports, numerous government agencies around the world (including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Protective Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Department of Agriculture), and international authorities throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

To learn more about L-3 Security and Detection Systems, please visit the company's website at www.L-3com.com/xray.

Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs over 63,000 people worldwide and is a prime system contractor in aircraft modernization and maintenance, C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of high technology products, systems and subsystems. The company reported 2006 sales of $12.5 billion.

To learn more about L-3, please visit the company's web site at www.L-3Com.com.

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Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to events or conditions or that include words such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company's Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-looking Statements included in the company's recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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