BOULDER, Colo.–May 26, 2015— The Department of Interior (DOI) has awarded Exelis (NYSE:XLS) Visual Information Solutions (Exelis VIS) a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to acquire ENVI software and maintenance.
Exelis shareholders approve acquisition by Harris Corporation
MCLEAN, Va.—May 22, 2015— Exelis Inc. (NYSE: XLS) announced today that its shareholders approved the merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Exelisby Harris Corporation during its special meeting of shareholders held today. More than 97 percent of the shares voted at the special meeting voted in favor of the transaction, representing more than 79 percent of all outstanding shares […]
Exelis to showcase naval, undersea capabilities at IMDEX Asia 2015
May 18, 2015— Exelis (NYSE:XLS) will highlight a sophisticated portfolio of naval and undersea technologies at the 2015 IMDEX ASIA International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference, booth K24, May 19–21, at the Changi Exhibition Center in Singapore.
Exelis ENVI analytics now available on DigitalGlobe’s Geospatial Big Data platform
BOULDER, Colo.–May 6, 2015— Exelis (NYSE: XLS) and DigitalGlobe, Inc. (NYSE: DGI) have agreed to provide a new commercial offering of cloud-based ENVI earth science analytics for the DigitalGlobe Geospatial Big Data (GBD) platform. ENVI is the industry-leading remote sensing analytical software used by government, academic and private industry organizations to extract meaningful information from […]
Exelis becomes NOAA Weather-Ready Nation ambassador
Such products as the HeliosTM platform improve public safety during extreme weather conditions
Exelis to highlight electronic warfare, release systems and surveillance capabilities at IDEF 2015
CLIFTON, N.J.—May 4, 2015— Exelis (NYSE: XLS) will showcase a range of electronic warfare, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and analytics as well as carriage and release technologies at the 2015 International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), May 5-8, in Istanbul, Turkey.
Exelis showcases products at Unmanned Systems 2015 that keep people and property safe
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 30, 2015— Exelis (NYSE: XLS) will highlight an extensive array of its advanced technologies when the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) presents Unmanned Systems 2015 May 4-7 in Atlanta.
Exelis, L-3 partner to develop electronic warfare solution for U.S. Air Force Special Operations aircraft
CLIFTON, N.J.—Apr. 28, 2015— Exelis (NYSE: XLS) and L-3 Platform Integration are partnering to provide cutting-edge electronic self-protection capabilities for the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command’s (AFSOC) AC/MC-130J Commando II aircraft.
Exelis launches airspace surveillance and sense-and-avoid tool for unmanned aerial system operations in the US
HERNDON, Va.—Apr. 23, 2015— Exelis (NYSE:XLS) has launched its first airspace situational awareness tool designed specifically for unmanned aerial system (UAS) operations in the US. Symphony® RangeVueTM puts real-time Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) surveillance data, flexible background maps and weather information in the hands of UAS operators and test range personnel. The system provides significant improvements to the safety and efficiency of […]
Exelis named Military Times ‘Best for Vets’ employer for second consecutive year
MCLEAN, Va.– Apr. 22, 2015— Exelis (NYSE:XLS) was named to the Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2015list for a second consecutive year, securing the publication’s highest honor for veteran-friendly companies. Exelis ranked #40 out of the top 74 employers.