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Raytheon and Rockwell Collins selected for Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) Increment 1 Development
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (October 07, 2008) - Rockwell Collins, as a member of the Raytheon, Rockwell Collins, Northrop Grumman and SAIC team, has been selected by the
U.S. Navy to execute the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) Increment 1 program. The program value for Rockwell
Collins is $94 million.
Rockwell Collins will provide Global Positioning System (GPS) and communications subsystems, systems engineering, test and
logistics support.
"We are pleased the Navy has selected the Raytheon/Rockwell Collins team for the Increment 1 program. JPALS marks Rockwell
Collins' most significant foray, to date, into the maritime shipboard market and its capabilities will further enhance the
Navy's ability to carry out their mission in all-weather conditions," said Bruce King, vice president and general manager
of Surface Solutions for Rockwell Collins.
JPALS Increment 1 provides the Navy a secure, all-weather shipboard landing system. It will use GPS technology and provide
a survivable, day-night precision approach and landing capability for vessels afloat. Increment 1 will provide joint operational
capability for U.S. forces to perform missions from shipboard environments under a wide range of meteorological and terrain
conditions.
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic
solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission
communications, information management and simulation and training is delivered by 20,000 employees, and a global service
and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
Media Contact:
Dave Gosch
319.295.2908
319.651-3042 (mobile)
djgosch@rockwellcollins.com
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