L-3 Communications Announces the Opening of Its London Operations Office; Selects Air Commodore Ron Cook -Ret.- as Vice President London Operations.

NEW YORK -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today the opening of its London Operations office. This office will play a key role in supporting the strategic development plans of L-3 in both the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe. It will also provide strategic support in identifying international business opportunities and providing vital interface with international government officials and industrial partners for the company.

In 2004, the UK was L-3's largest overseas customer. Overall, foreign customers accounted for 13% of company revenues for the year. In the UK market L-3 is currently involved with major programs such as Airborne Stand-Off Radar (ASTOR), Canberra PR9 and RAPTOR, and was recently selected for the second stage of the Assessment Programme for HELIX. With the opening of the London Operations office, L-3 plans to further international growth in all four of its business areas (Secure Communications and ISR; Training, Simulation and Government Services; Aircraft Modernization, Operations and Maintenance; and Specialized Products) through the pursuit of programs such as DABINETT, LISTENER, IBS, FRES and the Carrier Programme.

L-3 has selected Air Commodore Ron Cook (Ret.) as vice president London Operations in charge of the London office. Prior to joining L-3 Communications in 2005, Air Commodore Cook was the Director for Equipment Capability, Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) in the Ministry of Defence. He was also the Station Commander at Royal Air Force Waddington, the Royal Air Force's strategic base for ISTAR, and home to the E-3D, Nimrod R, ASTOR and the Air Warfare Centre. Air Commodore Cook was appointed a Commander of the British Empire in 2001. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brunel University and he graduated from the Royal Air Force Staff College at Bracknell in 1991.

"The opening of our London Headquarters represents a significant step in our strategy to continue to grow L-3's international defense business. In 2004, the UK was our largest overseas customer and with this new office we are poised to do much more for our UK, European and international customers, as we expand international business pursuits across all sectors," said Frank C. Lanza, chairman and chief executive officer of L-3 Communications. "As head of the office, Air Commodore Cook will bring a wealth of operational and Ministry of Defence experience to the position, as well as a strong reputation in both the UK and U.S. defense industry. We look forward to his contributions as head of this important venture."

Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training and government services and is a merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, selected U.S. Government intelligence agencies and aerospace prime contractors. To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company's web site at www.L-3Com.com.

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