Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. awards Litton production contract and options totaling $116.2 million for improved radar warning receivers.WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 1997--Litton's Applied Technology division has been awarded a production contract and options totaling $116.2 million by the Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. of Taiwan, ROC, for improved radar warning receivers (IRWR IRWR Internal Renewable Water Resources IRWR Infrared Warning Receiver ). The IRWR will be installed aboard the Republic of China Air Force's new indigenous defense fighter aircraft fighter aircraft Aircraft designed primarily to secure control of essential airspace by destroying enemy aircraft in combat. Designed for high speed and maneuverability, they are armed with weapons capable of striking other aircraft in flight. . The basic contract for $111 million is for the production of IRWR systems, spares and integrated logistics support A composite of all the support considerations necessary to assure the effective and economical support of a system for its life cycle. It is an integral part of all other aspects of system acquisition and operation. Also called ILS. services. The $5.2 million option extends through July 31, 1997, and includes provisions for support equipment and training for a total potential value to Litton of $116.2 million. Charles B. Hoffman, a Litton vice president and president of the Applied Technology division, said: ``Successful flight test of the prototype radar warning receiver was completed last spring. ``As the world's leading developer and supplier of radar warning technology and systems, we are very pleased that we were chosen to produce the latest electronic warfare Noun 1. electronic warfare - military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum EW military action, action - a military engagement; "he saw action in Korea" capability for the Republic of China Air Force.'' Production of the new radar warning systems will take place at the division's Grants Pass, Ore., facilities. Radar warning systems alert pilots that they are being tracked by hostile radars and permit them to take evasive action Noun 1. evasive action - an action aimed at evading an opponent maneuver, manoeuvre evasion - the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver or employ countermeasures against the threats. Litton's Applied Technology division is a unit of Litton's Electronic Warfare Systems group. The company provides threat warning systems, electronic support measures systems, advanced self- protection integrated suites and electronic decoys to the U.S. Department of Defense and international markets. It is the world leader in military threat warning systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft ro·ta·ry-wing aircraft n. A rotorcraft. and ships. Litton is a leader in worldwide technology markets for advanced electronic, defense and information systems, and a major designer and builder of surface combatant A ship constructed and armed for combat use with the capability to conduct operations in multiple maritime roles against air, surface and subsurface threats, and land targets. ships for the U.S. Navy and allied nations. CONTACT: Litton Industries Inc. Randy Belote, 703/413-1521 |
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