L-3 Receives Contract for Apache MUMT-X Upgrade Program
September 17 2015 - 9:15AM
Business Wire
– Manned/Unmanned Teaming – eXpanded
Capabilities (MUMT-X) Provides Innovative Technology Solution Using
Multiband Communications and Maximizes Unmanned Aircraft System
(UAS) Interoperability –
L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that it has been
awarded a new communications upgrade subcontract from Science and
Engineering Services, LLC in support of the U.S. Army’s Apache
helicopter program. As part of this project, which offers increased
communications capacity between the Apache and unmanned systems,
L-3’s technology will deliver high-speed transmit and receive
capability of wideband video and data. The initial contract is
valued at $11.9 million and the work will be performed by L-3
Communication Systems-West in Salt Lake City.
The L-3 solution, called MUMT-X, is based on the highly
successful MUMT-2 system, with its proven interoperability,
reliability and record of meeting mission objectives. L-3’s MUMT-X
communications suite incorporates state-of-the-art equipment,
including a ROVER 6 modem, multiband Radio Frequency Equipment, and
an innovative directional antenna capable of relaying multiple
video streams back to the command center. MUMT-X significantly
increases the Apache aircrews’ situational awareness and combat
effectiveness, while shortening decision-making timelines.
“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to work with the
U.S. Army to provide Apache crews with a superior in-theater
communications capability that will give them an important tactical
advantage,” said John Mega, president of L-3 Communication Systems.
“This work is an ideal fit with our industry-leading expertise and
strategy of developing mission-critical technologies that enable us
to expand our business base while contributing to the Army’s
effectiveness in protecting our national security.”
Work on this project is now underway, with completion
anticipated in August 2017.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 employs approximately 45,000
people worldwide and is a prime contractor in aerospace systems and
national security solutions. L-3 is also a leading provider of a
broad range of communication and electronic systems and products
used on military and commercial platforms. The company reported
2014 sales of $12.1 billion.
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