MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 13, 2014— Exelis (NYSE: XLS) will showcase a variety of its leading defense and information solutions at the 2014 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, District of Columbia, Oct. 13–15, 2014 at booth #625.
As a leader in command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR), Exelis provides the U.S. Army with competitive, affordable and customized solutions that support critical and unique mission needs. As the defense industry and military readiness expands and evolves in today’s current environment, Exelis is developing and deploying solutions that protect critical information and enable real-time actionable, intelligence to support.
“Exelis has provided the U.S. Army and its international allies with advanced solutions, operational enhancements and improved operability for decades,” said U.S. Army Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Bob Durbin, vice president of strategy and government relations at Exelis. “We have the right combination of advanced solutions that are affordable and ready-now, helping the U.S. Army and its international allies better execute a range of complex missions.”
At AUSA, Exelis will focus on its strategic growth platforms (electronic warfare (EW), critical networks and ISR & analytics, as well as networked solutions and night vision systems, which align with the needs and requirements of key Army programs, including:
- Networked Solutions, including the Individual Soldier System, which provides shared intelligence on and off the battlefield with real-time two-way video and voice communications; the SideHat, an affordable second channel solution to the U.S. Army’s Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems vehicular radio installations; and Single Channel Ground and Airborne Communications System, which provides network data services for radios in both mounted and dismounted configurations.
- Critical Networks, including SwitchplusIP®, an interoperable communication system that uses Voice over Internet Protocol technology to enable operators to establish a critical link between communication centers and tactical communication assets. This provides the capability to communicate reliably and securely across the seas or the skies, reducing the time needed to respond to threats.
- Night Vision Systems, including the Spiral Enhanced Night Vision Goggle, which combines infrared imagery and image intensification into one compact goggle and the Tactical Mobility Night Vision Goggle, which provides a lightweight, monocular goggle with Generation 3 technology (e.g., photo/video export, color display, GPS information, etc.)
- EW Technologies to address emerging electronic threats, including the Disruptor SRxTM, a cognitive and multifunctional sensor that can navigate complex electronic threats and environments;Radar Warning Locator, an airborne sensor that provides accurate geo-location of ground-based RF threats; refreshing the company’s currently suite of integrated radio frequency countermeasures (ALQ-211) to provide advanced threat warning against multi-spectral air defense threats; and advanced counter improvised explosive device systems.
- ISR & Analytics, including CorvusEye 1500TM, a visible color and infrared sensor that now provides day and nighttime wide area airborne surveillance coverage to support the military.
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About Exelis
Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense and information solutions company that leverages a 50-year legacy of deep customer knowledge and technical expertise to deliver affordable, mission-critical solutions for global customers. We are a leader in positioning and navigation, sensors, air traffic management solutions, image processing and distribution, communications and information systems, and focused on strategic growth in the areas of critical networks, ISR and analytics, electronic warfare and composite aerostructures. Headquartered in McLean, Va., Exelis employs approximately 10,000 people and generated 2013 sales of $4.8 billion. For more information, visit our website at www.exelisinc.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn