NEW YORK, NY, December 19, 2001 - L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) today announced
that its Link Simulation and Training division and STN ATLAS Elektronik Gmbh, a Germany-based
subsidiary of Rheinmetall DeTec AG, have formally signed a teaming agreement on future flight
simulation projects using advanced laser projection systems.
The agreement provides Link exclusivity to a unique laser projection system, known as
AVIOR, and STN ATLAS access to the US military flight simulation market. STN ATLAS
expects significant revenue growth from this agreement.
"A primary benefit to military flight simulation through the use of this laser
projection system will be more realistic and reliable visual system solutions that will
enhance the training experience," said Jim Dunn, president of Link Simulation and Training.
"Military flight simulation users have long required improved visualization to undertake
training that can support advanced war fighter readiness."
"Access to the U.S. market has always been a strategic goal for our company," said Dr.
Thomas Kuestner, chairman of the Management Board of STN ATLAS Elektronik Gmbh. "The
agreement with L-3 Communications means a major step forward for us."
"AVIOR promises outstanding benefits for military flight simulation customers that
include high brightness and exceptional contrast of computer generated imagery viewed by
pilots during training exercises. This laser projection system, which also supports a low
life cycle cost, provides a high performance alternative to existing projectors used in
military flight simulators today. STN ATLAS Elektronik GmbH is based in Bremen, Germany.
With its Naval Systems, Simulation Systems and Land and Airborne Systems divisions, it is
one of the leading European companies in the field of electronics and systems engineering.
STN ATLAS is a member of Rheinmetall DeTec AG, which holds 51 per cent of the business
shares. The second shareholder is the British aerospace and defense company BAE SYSTEMS
with a 49 percent stake.
Link Simulation & Training is a systems integration organization that specializes
in delivering and supporting training systems and equipment that enhance operational
proficiency. Link's full range of services include conducting front end analysis, program
design, course development and production, interactive distance learning, simulator design
and production, training implementation, training evaluation, training management and field
support. Link has its headquarters operation in Arlington, Tex. and other major bases of
operation in Kirkwood, NY, Orlando, Fla., and Broken Arrow, Okla.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading merchant supplier of
secure communications systems and products, avionics and ocean products, training products,
microwave components and telemetry, instrumentation, space and wireless products. Its
customers include the Department of Defense, selected U.S. government intelligence agencies,
aerospace prime contractors and commercial telecommunications and cellular customers.
To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company's website at
www.L-3Com.com.
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for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are
forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number
of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such
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