ROCHESTER, N.Y.– Exelis (NYSE: XLS) delivered six enhanced ground encryptors, which will improve information security for the Global Positioning System’s Next-Generation Operational Control System (GPS OCX), to Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN). GPS OCX is part of the U.S. Air Force’s GPS modernization program.
Exelis now offers right-sized, high-resolution satellite systems
ROCHESTER, N.Y.–Apr. 15, 2015— Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has evolved its industry-leading capabilities in large space-based imaging systems to a full portfolio of smaller form factor solutions.
Exelis provides critical communications support to NASA’s Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 Mission
Mission marks a critical step in NASA’s return to human space exploration
Exelis Visual Information Solutions partners with CloudEO
BOULDER, Colo.–Apr. 7, 2015— Exelis (NYSE: XLS) Visual Information Solutions (Exelis VIS) has entered a new partnership with CloudEO to offer ENVI® image analysis software in a virtualized, cloud environment. Click to Tweet
Exelis demonstrates networking technology enhancements
FORT WAYNE, Ind.– Mar. 31, 2015— During the recent Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) demonstration at Fort Benning, Georgia, Exelis (NYSE: XLS) demonstrated a network deployment based on new capability enhancements to the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS).
Exelis focuses on solutions for U.S. Army, Army aviators at upcoming shows
CLIFTON, N.J.– Mar. 26, 2015— Exelis (NYSE: XLS) will showcase industry-leading technologies to support the U.S. Army’s critical missions at two upcoming trade shows.
Exelis wins Airbus A350 XWB composite strut contract
Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has been awarded a multimillion dollar contract fromAirbus to produce center wing box struts for the A350-1000 aircraft. This contract marks the second award for the new ExelisSTaR (Struts, Tubes and Rods) product line following the A380 award announcement last year. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2016 and will continue through 2020.
Exelis receives NSA certification for self-encrypting USB drive
TEMPE, Ariz.–Mar. 5, 2015— Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has received the National Security Agency’s “secret and below” certification for a self-encrypting, secure memory stick. The drive is the newest device in a portfolio of NSA-certified Exelis information assurance products offering secure data-at-rest, data-in-transit, communications, networking and storage solutions.
Exelis to develop and supply pneumatic missile eject launchers for Saab Aeronautics
Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has signed a business agreement with Saab Aeronautics to develop, supply and support Pneumatic Missile Eject Launcher pylons (PMEL) for use on Saab’s next generation Gripen E multirole fighter aircraft.
Exelis releases first nighttime infrared imagery from CorvusEye 1500 wide-area airborne system
Feb. 23, 2015— Exelis (NYSE:XLS) released the first nighttime imagerytaken by the CorvusEye 1500TM wide-area airborne system. The image, taken using a mid-wave infrared (IR) sensor, depicts cars and pedestrians in downtown Rochester.