L-3 Dynamic Positioning & Control Systems Releases NACOS Platinum Dynamic Positioning Product
Apr. 30, 2012
POWAY, Calif., April 30, 2012 – L-3 Dynamic Positioning & Control Systems (L-3 DP&CS) announced today the release of the latest addition to the Navigation Automation Control System (NACOS) Platinum series, adding Dynamic Positioning (DP) to the system’s suite of navigation, automation and control applications. Dynamic Positioning & Control Systems developed the new integrated Dynamic Positioning (DP) system working with two other L-3 Marine & Power Systems companies – Lyngsø Marine and SAM Electronics. [read more]

L-3 Wins Contracts Worth $52 Million for U.S. Navy LCAC Service Life Extension Program
Apr. 2, 2012
NEW YORK, Apr. 2, 2012 - L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its L-3 Unidyne division has been awarded two firm-fixed-price contracts valued at $52 million to execute the U.S. Navy’s FY11 and FY12 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) efforts for the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC). [read more]

L-3 MAPPS Secures Important Simulator Upgrade Project in California
March 28, 2012
MONTREAL, March 28, 2012 - L-3 MAPPS announced today that it has won a contract from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to upgrade the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) Operator Training Simulator (OTS). Work is underway now, with project completion expected by the fourth quarter of 2013. [read more]

L-3 MAPPS Human Factors Simulator Delivered to the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research
January 27, 2012
MONTREAL, January 27, 2012 - L-3 MAPPS announced today that it has delivered a research simulator to the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research (CAER) in the New London Business and Technology Center in Bedford, Va. The Advanced Configurable Main Control Room Simulator (ACMCRS) will be used for human-machine interface (HMI) and human factors (HF) studies, investigation of digital instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants, and cybersecurity issues. [read more]

L-3 MAPPS to Deliver Orchid® Touch Interface Classroom Simulators to South Texas Project
November 22, 2011
MONTREAL, November 22, 2011 - L-3 MAPPS announced today that is has been selected by STP Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) to develop classroom simulators to augment full scope simulator training at the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station. The classroom simulators will be developed using L-3's Orchid® Touch Interface solution released earlier this year and will enter service in the second quarter of 2012.[read more]

L-3 Westwood Wins U.S. Army Contract to Provide the First Load Demand Start Stop (LDSS) Micro-Grid System
November 1, 2011
TULSA, Okla., November 1, 2011 - L-3 Westwood announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army for the new Load Demand Start Stop (LDSS) micro-grid system. L-3's new LDSS system offers a fuel savings of up to 40 percent by allowing up to six 30 kW or 60 kW Tactical Quiet Generator sets to be connected as a single power source that automatically cycles on or off depending on power demands. [read more]

World's First EPR™ Full Scope Simulator in Use for Operator Training Exercises at Finland's Olkiluoto 3 Nuclear Power Plant
October 31, 2011
MONTREAL, October 31, 2011 - L-3 MAPPS announced today that the Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) nuclear power plant full scope simulator (FSS), the first-ever FSS for an EPR™ plant, passed preliminary acceptance testing on September 9 in Olkiluoto, Finland. The September 12 ceremony marking the event was attended by the direct project client, AREVA, the owner of the plant, Teollisuuden Voima Oy (TVO), and L-3 MAPPS.[read more]

L-3 MAPPS Awarded Contract for Degaussing Systems Onboard Royal Canadian Navy KINGSTON-Class Vessels
October 5, 2011
MONTREAL, October 5, 2011 - L-3 MAPPS announced today that it has been awarded a contract to supply degaussing systems for the Royal Canadian Navy's 12 KINGSTON-Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels.[read more]

L-3 MAPPS and Offshore Systems Limited Team for Royal Canadian Navy Programs
September 7, 2011
MONTREAL, September 7, 2011 - L-3 MAPPS announced today that it has teamed with British Columbia-based Offshore Systems Limited (OSL) to provide leading solutions for Royal Canadian Navy programs.[read more]

L-3 G.A. International (L-3 GAI) is pleased to announce the launch of its updated website
May 2, 2011
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., August 10, 2011 - The website's layout is completely redesigned to provide customers with an easy-to-navigate site with more detailed information about L-3 GAI's products and services, as well as contact information for its 24/7 customer support team. The new site includes product brochures, and gives visitors the ability to request meetings and more information using a simple online form. Additionally, the website features two new sections - a news and media gallery, and a calendar of events.[read more]

L-3 Marine & Power Systems Extends Presence into Brazil
May 2, 2011
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., August 9, 2011 - L-3 Marine & Power Systems (M&PS) announced today that it has extended its presence into the Brazilian marketplace by opening a new office and appointing key local staff. All regional operations for the new Brazilian office will be led by Mr. Jonas Henrique Lobo. Mr. Lobo will serve as the director of business development for the L-3 Marine & Offshore Brazil office, reporting directly to Brian Pope, senior vice president of business development for L-3 M&PS.[read more]

L-3 Klein Delivers HarborGuard® Systems for Security Upgrade Program
May 2, 2011
SALEM, N.H., May 5, 2011 - L-3 Klein Associates, Inc. (L-3 Klein) announced today the first deliveries of its HarborGuard® Integrated Waterside Security and Surveillance System for a major U.S. security upgrade program. With its ability to provide immediate alerts and updated threat positions, L-3's HarborGuard System is a key component of new security measures throughout the U.S. that provide continuous coverage and monitoring of all surface activity around dams, with special attention on security zones to protect critical infrastructure.[read more]

L-3 MAPPS to Add Value to Embalse Refurbishment with Digital Control Computer Systems
May 2, 2011
MONTREAL, May 2, 2011 - L-3 MAPPS has been awarded a contract from Nucleoeléctrica Argentina S.A. (NA-SA) to replace the Embalse nuclear power plant's Digital Control Computer (DCC) systems hardware. Four DCC systems will be delivered to NA-SA under the contract.[read more]

L-3 Maritime Systems Wins Contract to Provide Seaframe Control System for Independence Class Littoral Combat Ship
April 20, 2011
NEWBURYPORT, Mass., April 20, 2011 - L-3 Maritime Systems announced today that it has been awarded a contract from General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems to supply its Seaframe Control System for the next Independence variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). The contract is for the first ship and includes options for an additional 14 ships.[read more]

L-3 G.A. International Appoints John Schwiering as Sales Manager
April 8, 2011
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., - April 08, 2011 - L-3 G.A International (L-3 GAI) announced today that it has appointed John Schwiering as the sales manager of its Seattle, Wash. office.[read more]

L-3 Klein Introduces UUV 3500 Next-Generation Side Scan Sonar System
March 2, 2011
SALEM, N.H., - March 2, 2011 - L-3 Klein Associates, Inc. announced today the debut of its UUV 3500 high-resolution side scan sonar for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). The UUV 3500 was developed as a side scan sonar with the unprecedented benefit of an advanced bathymetry payload for the growing Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV) and UUV markets. [read more]