Cubic Defense Systems Introduces Three New Products for Military Training and Tactical Operations at London Defence Exhibition.

Business Editors

SAN DIEGO & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2001

Cubic Defense Systems Inc., a subsidiary of San Diego-based Cubic Corp. (AMEX:CUB), has introduced three new products at a major defence exhibition in London.

The products -- the Precision Combat Training System (PCTS), the URX 3000 search-and-rescue radio and the Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) system -- are designed to support both military training exercises and tactical operations worldwide. Cubic unveiled the products today at the Defence Systems and Equipment International (DESi) exhibition, a leading defence exhibition representing the global high-tech industry. The show runs Sept. 11-14 at London Docklands.

"These three products address new requirements for interoperability on the future digital battlefield and feature commercially available hardware and software systems that allow for easy modifications and future upgrades," said Bruce Roberts, president of Cubic Defense Systems. "The DSEi show is an ideal venue to introduce these new products, because a significant portion of Cubic's international business base is in the United Kingdom."

A description of the products is as follows:

Precision Combat Training System

Cubic's new Precision Combat Training System (PCTS) is a superior and cost-effective dual-simulation system for both tactical training and precision gunnery. PCTS is the world's first dual-simulation system that has both the reliability to withstand rugged combat maneuver environments and the precision necessary for gunnery training.

It provides crew training in all modes of operation in the harshest environments. PCTS is also the only system that provides unrestricted "fire-and-forget" capabilities, and simulates tactical engagements at extended ranges in any type of foliage.

The system is designed to ensure compatibility with existing and future Combat Training Center-Instrumentation Systems (CTC-IS), as well as Cubic's new PC-Range Instrumentation System (PC-RIS).

URX-3000 Survival Radio

The URX-3000 GPS Survival Radio is Cubic's new-generation radio for combat search and rescue missions. The handheld radio combines the benefits of GPS technology and Cubic's AN/ARS-6(V) Personnel Locator System (PLS).

The new URX-3000 radio is smaller, lighter and has better range performance than any other survival radio. It features 12 Channel GPS for precise location, secure location data transmissions, one million ID Codes and 3,000 UHF Channels.

The URX-3000 survival radio is interoperable with the AN/ARS-6(V) -- the airborne component of PLS. Cubic's PLS is the standard combat search-and-rescue system for the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and NATO. The airborne guidance system covertly and precisely locates downed or missing pilots -- in a single pass under harsh operating conditions -- while concealing their location from the enemy.

Tactical Common Data Link

Cubic's new, low-cost Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) utilizes commercial high-speed Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology to transfer radar data, video and other sensor information from surveillance aircraft to analysts on the ground or Navy ships. It has been proven in tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense.

The TCDL's unique design ensures affordability and versatility. It has compact, lightweight terminals with flexible form factors suitable for both manned and unmanned reconnaissance platforms.

Cubic's CDL terminals are programmable to any data rate (and multiple data rates) up to 50 Mbps, including standard CDL data rates of 200 Kbps and 10.71 Mbps. Modular interfaces allow easy connection to aircraft computers and ground- or ship-based data exploitation systems.

Also at DSEi, Cubic will show its UK programs, including:

-- ASTOR -- Scheduled to enter service in 2005, the UK's Airborne Stand-Off Radar (ASTOR) system offers long-range surveillance and imagery of ground vehicles, troop movements, airfields and transportable launchers. The system will be installed onboard Bombardier Aerospace Global Express jets.

The Cubic-engineered ASTOR data link, called the Narrowband Data Link Subsystem (NDLS), provides secure and robust broadcast communications in near-real time to ground stations and other military systems. The NDLS is a spin-off from its highly jam-resistant Surveillance and Control Data Link (SCDL) used by the U.S. Army and Air Force for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS).

-- AWES -- Cubic is developing the Area Weapons Effects Simulator (AWES) for the British Army. The ground training system features timely and realistic area weapons effects simulation, and automatically captures data in near-real time on the training battlefield for professional After Action Reviews. It is now in development at the Salisbury Plain training area in the UK and the British Army Training Unit at Suffield in Alberta, Canada.

AWES features fully integrated Tactical Engagement Simulation, including automated exercise data collection and analysis tools, direct-fire simulation effects, reliable field instrumentation, area weapons effects, and professional After Action Review (AAR) facilities.

-- UK-RAIDS -- Cubic will provide its advanced PC-based aircrew debriefing system for the UK's new Rangeless Airborne Instrumented Debriefing System (RAIDS) under a contract awarded by Matra BAe Dynamics. The Cubic debriefing system, called the Individual Combat Aircrew Display System (ICADS(R)), will enable Royal Air Force aircrews to view in-flight events and data on a PC or laptop. ICADS features a user-friendly interface, and incorporate commercial off-the-shelf components to keep costs low.

Cubic Defense Systems is part of Cubic's Defense Group, which produces instrumented air and ground combat training systems for both the U.S. and allied military forces. In addition, the Defense Group produces avionics, data links and communications systems, provides support for military simulations and battle command training, and provides product logistical support services. The corporation's other major segment, Cubic Transportation Systems, designs and manufactures automatic fare collection systems for public mass transit authorities worldwide. In the UK, Cubic is upgrading London Underground and bus fare collection systems as part of PRESTIGE.