Hughes selected to provide air defense system in Germany.FULLERTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 1996--Hughes Aircraft Co. has been awarded a $12.7 million subcontract from Dornier GmbH of Germany to supply Sentry, an off-the-shelf air defense system, to the Control and Reporting Center A subordinate air control element of the tactical air control center from which radar control and warning operations are conducted within its area of responsibility. Schonewalde for the German Air Force. Under terms of the contract, Hughes will tailor Sentry to meet mission-specific German Air Force requirements. Customization includes the addition of a digital data link to the NATO NATO: see North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO in full North Atlantic Treaty Organization International military alliance created to defend western Europe against a possible Soviet invasion. E-3A E-3A Sentry; AWACS (Airborne Early Warning and Control System) Aircraft Airborne Early Warning The detection of enemy air or surface units by radar or other equipment carried in an airborne vehicle, and the transmitting of a warning to friendly units. Also called AEW. Aircraft, tailoring the graphic user interface See GUI. for German operational needs, and the integration of an advanced tracker to be provided by Dornier. "We are excited about the opportunity to offer Sentry to the German Air Force," said Phil George, president of Command and Control Systems, a unit of Hughes Aircraft Co. "Sentry is the future of our air defense ground environment business. We have developed a best value, affordable air defense product that meets current and future airspace management needs." Sentry is backed by more than 30 years of air defense experience. Most recently, Hughes delivered Peace Shield, a $1 billion air defense system built for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hughes Aircraft is a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp. The earnings of Hughes Electronics are used to calculate the earnings per share attributable to GMH (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange symbol) common stock. CONTACT: Hughes Aircraft Co. Lee Chappell, 703/295-8049 or 703/295-8255 www.hughes-hits.com |
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