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Rockwell Collins delivers 20,000 MPE-S Boards for UK BOWMAN program
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 28, 2006) - Rockwell Collins has delivered 20,000 U.K.-produced Miniature Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver Engine (MPE-S) circuit boards
to prime systems integrator General Dynamics UK Limited as part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Bowman program.
"Rockwell Collins' expertise in GPS navigation is well-respected throughout the industry. This delivery marks a significant
milestone for our GPS product line," said Ron Hornish, vice president and general manager of Sensor Systems for Rockwell Collins.
"Our U.K. subsidiary has ramped up production to meet the customer's demand for a highly reliable product."
Rockwell Collins (U.K.) Ltd. was selected in 2001 by General Dynamics UK Limited to provide embedded and vehicle-mounted military
Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment for the Bowman program. The contract calls for Rockwell Collins to provide quantities
in excess of 35,000 units at a value of more than $90 million.
The MPE-S incorporates the Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) for advanced security. SAASM enhances navigation
security by incorporating a next-generation Precise Positioning Service (PPS) security module. Rockwell Collins was the first
in the industry to receive security approval for production deliveries of the Key Data Processor (KDP) II-based SAASM.
The Bowman program, led by prime systems integrator, General Dynamics U.K. Limited, is delivering next generation tactical
communications system capability for the British Army and selected elements of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. It includes
secure voice and data over digital radio and intercom equipment, data terminals, a tactical Internet and system management
software. Since 2005, successive British Army Brigades have been digitized with Bowman for operations in Iraq, and the system
is now being deployed with success in Afghanistan. Rockwell Collins (U.K.) Ltd. is building the GPS equipment in Reading,
Berkshire, and also contributing to logistics, repair and overhaul services for the program.
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a worldwide leader in the design, production, and support of communication and aviation electronics
for commercial and government customers. The company's 17,000 employees in 27 countries deliver industry-leading communication,
navigation, surveillance, display, flight control, inflight entertainment, information management, and maintenance, training
and simulation solutions. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.
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