L-3 Communications Awarded $22 Million U.S. Army Follow-on Prophet Contract.

NEW YORK -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its Information Products unit has been awarded a $22 million modification to a fixed-price-incentive-fee contract to convert the Prophet Block I (Prophet) tactical signals intelligence (SIGINT) systems to an upgraded multi-sensor capability.

"We have already delivered more than 100 combat-ready Prophet vehicles to the active U.S. Army and National Guard units," said Ron Gorda, president of L-3 Information Products. "These newest upgrades will apply interim Block III capabilities, and quickly put many more of these effective and highly capable systems into the hands of our troops. Additionally, as an On-the-Move ISR sensor, the Prophet System is complementary to the roles and missions of present airborne L-3 Communications sensors and platforms."

The Prophet System, developed and managed by Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (IEW&S) at Fort Monmouth, N.J., is a lightweight tactical signals intelligence and electronic warfare system designed to support the U.S. Army division and brigade forces. It provides tactical commanders the ability to intercept radio frequency signals, perform signal direction finding, and develop actionable intelligence. The Prophet System is mounted on a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and can operate either in a stationary position or on the move. The system has been combat-proven in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

L-3 Information Products, located in San Diego, California, is an industry leader in small, lightweight, low-power signal intercept, direction finding and signal processing systems for signals intelligence applications, as well as satellite communications technology for the defense industry.

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. The company is a leading merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products, including guidance and navigation, sensors, scanners, fuzes, data links, propulsion systems, simulators, avionics, electro optics, satellite communications, electrical power equipment, encryption, signal intelligence, antennas and microwave components. L-3 also supports a variety of Homeland Security initiatives with products and services. 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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