DRS Technologies Receives $14.6 Million Contract to Upgrade Canadian Forces' Long Range Infrared Surveillance System.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2002 Portable System Currently Deployed for Battlefield Operations, Remote Border and High-asset Surveillance 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 to provide upgrade kits for Canadian Forces' AN/TAS-502 Night Observation Device, Long Range (NODLR NODLR Night Observation Device, Long-Range ). Comprised of Third Generation Focal Plane The plane, perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens, in which images of points in the object field of the lens are focused. Arrays (FPAs) and associated electronic components, the kits are expected to double the range of current systems and dramatically improve their operation with increased reliability and noise reduction. The DRS-produced AN/UAR-501 Thermal Observation Device is the heart of the NODLR system, with more than 300 of these devices currently fielded internationally. The $14.6 million order was awarded to DRS by the Aerospace, Marine and Electronics Systems Sector (AMES) of Public Works and Government Services Canada Public Works and Government Services Canada, also referred to as Department of Public Works and Government Services, is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for the government's internal servicing and administration. (PWGSC PWGSC Public Works and Government Services Canada ), the main procurement agency of the Canadian Department of National Defence, in Hull, Quebec Hull is part of the city of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It is located on the west bank of the Gatineau River and the north shore of the Ottawa River, directly opposite Ottawa. , Canada. Work for this contract will be accomplished by the company's DRS Flight Safety and Communications unit in Kanata, Ontario Kanata is a large suburban area in the western part of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada,it has a population of 90,000 and is growing rapidly. It is located just to the west of the Greenbelt and is one of the largest of several communities that surround central Ottawa. , Canada. Product deliveries are expected to continue through 2007. "A field-proven system, NODLR is backed by an outstanding performance record," said Mark S. Newman, chairman, president and chief executive officer of DRS Technologies. "Beyond the more than 200 initial upgrade kits DRS will provide for the Canadian NODLR Mid-Life Improvement program, the company is well positioned to support these systems for the next ten years, as well as provide upgrades for other internationally fielded systems. The modular design of our Thermal Observation Device facilitates the incorporation of the latest developments in thermal imaging technology to continue to enhance system performance and offer solutions specifically tailored to evolving international demands." The NODLR is a field-proven system for day/night ground surveillance operations. The infrared system detects minute differences in temperature, creating TV-like images that distinguish targets in adverse weather or battlefield conditions. Immune to known countermeasures and not blinded by flares, searchlights or lasers, the NODLR can penetrate most natural and man-made obscurants to ensure operational effectiveness around the clock. The NODLR detects and identifies targets at extended ranges, reducing observer vulnerability. The system is man-portable and also can be mounted on reconnaissance vehicles and armored personnel carriers. DRS's Thermal Observation Device is a self-contained system that can interface with laser range finders and operate for 8 hours on a battery pack. A remote configuration currently is in service for surveillance of borders, coastlines and high-value assets. 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 systems and components in the areas of communications, combat systems, rugged computers, electro-optics, data storage, digital imaging, flight safety and space. For more information about DRS Technologies, please visit the company's web site at www.drs.com. |
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