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Exelis focuses on solutions for U.S. Army, Army aviators at upcoming shows

March 26, 2015 3:30 PM EDT

CLIFTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Exelis (NYSE: XLS) will showcase industry-leading technologies to support the U.S. Army’s critical missions at two upcoming trade shows.

The first event, the Army Aviation Association of America (Quad-A) Annual Convention, takes place March 29-April 1 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Global Force Symposium is next, March 31-April 2 in Huntsville, Alabama.

Exelis supports the U.S. Army with a wide range of technologies and services. These include communication and navigation systems, sophisticated multifunctional electronic warfare (EW) capabilities, tactical radios and technologies enabling secure information sharing and situational awareness in dynamic, threat-dense environments.

“Exelis has a longstanding commitment to supporting the U.S. Army and Army aviation in their global missions,” said Rick Rife, Exelis vice president for Army programs. “We remain committed to providing solutions that keep Army warfighters -- whether on the ground or in the air -- safe and equipped to handle the complex range of threats they face.”

At Quad-A, Exelis will emphasize EW solutions, including electronic protection and countermeasure suites, antennas and other systems to address emerging threats. Visit booth No. 1007 to learn more about:

  • Disruptor SRx, the newly debuted adaptive, multifunctional EW capability with industry- leading size, weight and power characteristics for mission success in a constantly changing electronic environment.
  • The ALQ-211 family of electronic self-protection systems, including the suite of integrated radio frequency countermeasures, which protects Army Special Forces’ rotorcraft from sophisticated radio frequency threats.
  • The Network Electronic Warfare Capability, designed to allow any rotary wing platform to receive and transmit aircraft survivability, situational awareness and threat information as a networked application, enabling the sharing of critical information with multiple platforms simultaneously.

At AUSA, in addition to cutting-edge EW capabilities, Exelis will feature a range of communications, navigation and situational awareness-enabling technologies. Visit booth No. 1035 to learn more.

About Exelis

Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense, information and services company that leverages a greater than 50-year legacy of deep customer knowledge and technical expertise to deliver affordable, mission-critical solutions for global customers. Exelis is a leader in positioning and navigation, sensors, air traffic management solutions, image processing and distribution, communications and information systems; and focused on strategic growth in the areas of critical networks, ISR and analytics, electronic warfare and composite aerostructures. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Exelis employs approximately 10,000 people and generated 2014 sales of approximately $3.3 billion. For more information, visit our website at www.exelisinc.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Exelis Inc.
Courtney Reynolds, 973-284-5382
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Source: Exelis Inc.



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