L-3 to Provide Power Distribution and Switchgear Equipment for the U.S. Navy’s Stealthiest Submarine Program
November 18 2016 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that it has been
awarded a contract to deliver switchgear equipment in support of
the power distribution and protection system for the U.S. Navy’s
newest submarine, which will replace the existing Ohio-class
platform. This competitively awarded contract includes the detail
design and qualification of the switchgear, along with the delivery
of select units to the first submarine. Follow-on deliveries will
extend to 2035 if the U.S. Navy builds all boats in the current
plan of record.
“This is an important contract for L-3 because it demonstrates
our ability to meet evolving naval requirements with optimal
reliability and performance,” said Michael T. Strianese, L-3’s
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“Our expertise is in electrical protection and distribution
equipment that is designed for harsh and rugged environments,”
added Christine Montalvo, President of L-3 SPD Electrical Systems
(L-3 SPDES), which will complete the work. “We’ve spent two years
investing in conceptual designs and improving upon key elements,
including electrical performance, weight and reduced cost, and are
excited to have won this rigorous competition.”
L-3 SPDES is part of the Power & Propulsion Systems sector
within the Electronic Systems business segment. The division
currently manufactures switchgear and Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs)
for the Virginia-class fast attack submarine.
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, L-3 SPDES employs
approximately 215 people. It is a worldwide leader in providing
maritime power distribution and conditioning products and services
to the U.S. Navy and allied foreign navies. To learn more about the
company, please visit www.L-3com.com/SPDES.
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.
To learn more about L-3, please visit the company’s website at
www.L-3com.com. L-3 uses its website as a channel of distribution
of material company information. Financial and other material
information regarding L-3 is routinely posted on the company’s
website and is readily accessible.
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