Link Simulation & Training, which traces its legacy back to Ed Link's invention of the Pilot Maker in 1929, today remains a leading systems integrator that supplies advanced simulation systems and training services for both U.S. and international military services.

In fact, Frost & Sullivan - a global consulting and market research organization - selected Link for the 2004 Market Penetration Leadership Award and 2004 Technology Leadership Award within Military Flight Simulation.

Today the company's programs address aircrew training delivery and management, simulator production and modification, simulation and training research and aircraft maintenance trainer design. Link also is a leader in development of visual, display, reconfigurable simulator and networked training technologies.

Link is a division of L-3 Communications, a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems and products, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training and government services, and a merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products.

In the field of military training and simulation, Link is considered a world leader. Major fixed wing platforms Link is supporting today through new simulator builds, trainer modifications or training support services include the F-22 Raptor, B-2 Spirit, F-117 Nighthawk, F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet, F-16 Fighting Falcon, E-3 AWACS and Predator unmanned aircraft.

Within military rotary wing simulation, Link is delivering the U.S. Army's cornerstone for team tactical training - the Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (AVCATT) program. AVCATT is providing the Army with a collective, networked training system that will allow commanders to mix and match aircraft at their control while enabling pilots to work together as a team in achieving a set mission objective. In addition, Link is developing, operating and maintaining all of the service's Flight School XXI Advanced Aircraft Virtual Simulators and Reconfigurable Training Devices.

Link's ongoing investment in internal research and development will continue to ensure that it develops discriminating products - from visual system displays to image generation systems - that provide customers with advanced and affordable simulation and training solutions.