L-3’s MX™-15D Selected for GA-ASI’s Predator® XP Platform
July 12 2016 - 4:00AM
Business Wire
L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that its WESCAM
division has received multiple orders from General Atomics
Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for its MX™-15D electro-optical
and infrared (EO/IR) designator systems for an international
military customer. L-3’s equipment will support medium-altitude
covert intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions
carried out by GA-ASI’s Predator® XP remotely piloted aircraft
(RPA) system.
L-3’s imaging systems range in size from 8 inches to 25 inches
in diameter and provide high-resolution, stabilized full-motion
intelligence in support of low-level tactical to high-altitude,
ultra long-range persistent missions. L-3’s MX™-8, MX™-10 and
MX™-25 surveillance systems will be on display and available for
demonstration at the Farnborough International Airshow in the
pavilion next to the L-3 Chalet – A15.
Deliveries to GA-ASI in California began earlier this year. Once
fielded, the systems will be maintained by one of L-3 WESCAM’s 14
authorized service centers.
“Our MX™ line represents state-of-the-art technology for
military and security projects, and we are focused on expanding
this business area. L-3 has the global reach and technical know-how
to respond quickly with innovative solutions that meet specific
customer requirements,” said Steve Kantor, president of L-3’s
Electronic Systems business segment.
“We take great pride in providing GA-ASI and its customers with
an EO/IR system designed with a suite of high-sensitivity, proven
technologies,” added Paul Jennison, vice president of government
sales and business development for L-3 WESCAM. “Configured with
high-definition IR and precise laser designation capabilities,
these systems are fully equipped with the essential tools required
to meet dynamic mission requirements.”
L-3’s MX-15D has been engineered with large-aperture, long focal
length optics and patented four-axis gimbal technology. Together,
these technologies deliver outstanding stabilization and
GEO-location performance, further enabling superior imagery from
Predator XP’s digital line of sight and beyond line of sight to be
captured. Additionally, the system’s superior detection,
recognition and identification range performance will enable the
end user to perform precision engagements from longer standoff
ranges.
Currently, more than 500 MX designating systems operate from
over 40 different airframes across 15 countries.
L-3 WESCAM is a world leader in the design and manufacture of
stabilized, multi-spectral imaging systems. To learn more about L-3
WESCAM, please visit the company’s website at www.wescam.com.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 employs approximately 38,000
people worldwide and is a leading provider of a broad range of
communication and electronic systems and products used on military
and commercial platforms. L-3 is also a prime contractor in
aerospace systems. The company reported 2015 sales of $10.5
billion.
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Sales and Business DevelopmentL-3 WESCAMorJennifer Barton
(on-site),917-822-6763Vice President, Media RelationsL-3
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