Rockwell-Collins UK Ltd. to Provide Key Communications Solutions for U.K. Defence High Frequency Communications Service.Business Editors READING, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2003 Rockwell-Collins (UK) Ltd., a subsidiary of Rockwell Collins Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) is a large United States-based international company headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, primarily providing aviation and information technology systems, solutions, and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :COL), has been selected by VT Merlin Communications, part of VT Group, as the preferred supplier of communications solutions for the U.K. Defence High Frequency Communications Service (DHFCS DHFCS Defence High Frequency Communications System ) program. Rockwell Collins (UK), under a subcontract sub·con·tract n. A contract that assigns some of the obligations of a prior contract to another party. intr. & tr.v. sub·con·tract·ed, sub·con·tract·ing, sub·con·tracts valued at around $30 million, will be the communication systems integrator for the program, providing HF radio assets, command and control software, and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to the prime contractor, VT Merlin. The DHFCS program will deliver beyond line of sight high frequency (HF) communication services to the three armed services The Constitution authorizes Congress to raise, support, and regulate armed services for the national defense. The President of the United States is commander in chief of all the branches of the services and has ultimate control over most military matters. and other authorized users. The 15-year program will reduce operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales and improve efficiency and operational availability of HF circuits for users of the service. "This significant win for Rockwell Collins (UK) demonstrates our commitment to providing total systems solutions for our customers," said Steve Banham, Managing Director of Rockwell Collins (UK). "Our turn-key communications solutions are based on proven technology employed in other programs, and our strong working relationship with VT Merlin and the U.K. MoD enabled us to effectively meet our customer's requirements." This program represents another key milestone in the company's ongoing strategy to enhance its local presence in the U.K. and European marketplace. The Rockwell Collins subsidiary in Reading has been established as the company's European communications business center. It provides communications solutions, navigation systems, passenger systems and on-board services to the U.K. MoD and commercial airlines. Kevin Cawood, VT Merlin's Director of Critical Communications Services commented: "VT Merlin is extremely pleased with this announcement and is looking forward to working with Rockwell Collins (UK) to enhance the UK MoD's beyond line of sight HF communications capability. Throughout the course of the competition, Rockwell Collins (UK) has provided strong technical support and demonstrated the highest level of commitment to working with us." Rockwell Collins (NYSE:COL) is a world leader in the design, production and support of communications and aviation electronics solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com. |
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