DRS Technologies Awarded U.S. Navy Contract to Produce Radar Systems for Surface Ships.Business Editors PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2001 DRS Technologies DRS Technologies, Inc. (commonly known as DRS; formerly known as Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems, Inc.) is a supplier of defense electronic products and systems to the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, aerospace and defense prime , Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :DRS DRS Drives (street suffix) DRS Dispute Resolution Service DRS Doctorandus DRS Department of Rehabilitative Services DRS Direct Registration System (securities) DRS Department of Rehabilitation Services ) announced today that it has received a new contract from the U.S. Navy to produce AN/SPS-67(V)3 Surface Search Radar Noun 1. surface search radar - a naval radar to search for surface targets naval radar - naval equipment consisting of a shipboard radar Systems for installation on surface ships and provide associated technical support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . The AN/SPS-67 radar systems produced under this contract will be deployed on board the Navy's DDG-51 Aegis class combatants, the most technologically advanced in the U.S. surface fleet. These warships are part of the defense in-depth concept supporting carrier battle groups, surface action groups, amphibious operations Noun 1. amphibious operation - a military operation by both land and sea forces military operation, operation - activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign); "it was a joint operation of the navy and air force" and replenishment replenishment the addition of an appropriate quantity of properly prepared solution containing the correct concentration of chemicals to the developer solutions used in radiography. groups. Work for this $2.1 million order will be accomplished by the company's DRS Electronic Systems unit in Gaithersburg, Maryland. System deliveries are scheduled to be completed in 2004. Under previously awarded contracts, DRS is producing more than twenty of these surface search and navigation radar systems for several of the Navy's other advanced destroyers, in addition to the Spanish Navy's F-100 class frigates and Norwegian Coast Guard  The Norwegian Coast Guard, or Kystvakten vessels. "The receipt of this new award reaffirms our position as a leading provider of radar systems for the most technologically advanced fleet in the world," said Mark S. Newman, DRS Technologies' chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer. "Our demonstrated success with early product deliveries under previously awarded contracts on this program strongly supports our customer's confidence in our ability to efficiently design, develop and manufacture these systems. We are committed to providing high-performance, integrated electronic systems for the Navy's complex command, control and intelligence initiatives." The AN/SPS-67 radar system is a below-deck system that is critical to a ship's command and control combat system. It provides highly accurate ocean surface surveillance and navigation data, detection and tracking of low flying aircraft and other targets, and information to ships' weapons systems. Equipped with a more reliable antenna and standard electronic module technology for ease of repair and maintenance, the system is becoming the choice form/fit/function replacement for the shorter-range AN/SPS-10 radar system. Demonstrating superior performance in rain and sea clutter, the AN/SPS-67 also detects buoys and small objects, which is useful in harbor navigation. DRS Technologies provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, the company develops and manufactures a broad range of mission critical products, from rugged computers and peripherals to systems and components in the areas of communications, combat systems, data storage, digital imaging, electro-optics, flight safety and space. Additional information is available on the company's web site at www.drs.com. |
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