L-3 Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Manufacture Medium Voltage Converter Transformers
August 17, 2010
ANAHEIM, Calif. - August 17, 2010 - L-3 Power Paragon announced today that its Power Magnetics division has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by Siemens Industry, Inc. The contract calls for L-3 to manufacture an undisclosed number of Siemens' 17-megawatt Perfect Harmony Medium Voltage Converter Transformers, which Siemens will use for a large pipeline project in Asia.[read more]

L-3 M&PS Promotes Brian Pope to Senior Vice President of Business Development
June 16, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 16, 2010 - L-3 Marine & Power Systems announced today that it has promoted Brian Pope to the position of senior vice president of business development. Mr. Pope will continue to report directly to Robert Leskow, corporate vice president and president of the Marine & Power Systems group. [read more]

L-3 Appoints Robert E. Leskow to Lead Its Marine and Power Systems Group
April 15, 2010
NEW YORK, Apr 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that Robert E. Leskow has been appointed as corporate vice president and president of L-3's Marine and Power Systems Group effective June 1, 2010. Mr. Leskow will report to L-3 chairman, president and chief executive officer Michael T. Strianese, and he succeeds Steve Kantor, who was recently appointed president of L-3's Services Group. [read more]

Steve Kantor Appointed Head of L-3 Services Group, Carl E. Vuono Retiring
April 15, 2010
NEW YORK, Apr 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that Steve Kantor has been appointed president of its Services Group effective June 1, 2010. Mr. Kantor, who is also a corporate senior vice president, will continue to report to L-3 chairman, president and chief executive officer Michael T. Strianese. Mr. Kantor succeeds Carl E. Vuono, who will retire and remain with L-3 in a consultancy role. [read more]

L-3 Delivers C⁴ISR System for the U.S. Coast Guard's First Sentinel Class Fast Response Cutter (FRC)
April 13, 2010
CAMDEN, N.J., April 13, 2010 -- L-3 Communication Systems-East (CS-East) announced today that it has successfully delivered the C⁴ISR system for the U.S. Coast Guard's first Sentinel Class Fast Response Cutter (FRC). The system was designed, built, tested and delivered in fourteen months. [read more]

L-3 Wins Contract to Upgrade Machinery Control Systems for Military Sealift Command's T-AOE Fast Combat Support Ships
February 24, 2010
NEW YORK, Feb 24, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that it has been awarded a contract to replace the Machinery Control System (MCS) on Military Sealift Command's (MSC) T-AOE Fast Combat Support Ships. The total contract, valued at more than $40 million, includes design, manufacturing and testing of the new equipment for one ship, with options for the remaining ships of the class. [read more]

L-3 Henschel and Marine Systems Join to Become L-3 Maritime Systems
February 16, 2010
NEWBURYPORT, Mass., February 16, 2010 - In a strategic realignment aimed at creating value and efficiency for customers, L-3's Henschel and Marine Systems divisions have been combined to form L-3 Maritime Systems. The newly created division is being led by Don S. Roussinos, who will serve as president of the business. [read more]

L-3 Awarded $76.6 Million Contract to Construct and Install Ocean Observing System in Northeast Pacific Ocean
November 16, 2009
NEW YORK, November 16, 2009 - L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its MariPro division has been awarded a $76.6 million contract by the University of Washington (UW). The company will design, build and install the Regional Scale Nodes (RSN) component of the National Science Foundation's Ocean Observatories Initiative. The cabled ocean observing system will be located on the Juan de Fuca Plate off the Washington and Oregon coasts. [read more]

L-3 Henschel Celebrates its 90th Anniversary
August 11, 2009
NEWBURYPORT, Mass., August 11, 2009 - L-3 Henschel celebrated its 90th Anniversary on July 29th with a ceremony that included L-3 Corporate leadership, Commander Timothy M. Cooper, USN, the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides," and representatives from the Massachusetts General Assembly. [read more]

L-3 Selected to Supply Automated Bridge System for LHA-6 Amphibious Assault Ship
February 24, 2009
NEW YORK - Feb. 24, 2009 - L-3 Henschel announced today that it has been selected by Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding - Gulf Coast to provide the Automated Bridge System (ABS) for the Navy's LHA-6 Amphibious Assault Ship. [read more]

L-3 Wins U.S. Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter Contract
February 19, 2009
NEW YORK - Feb. 19, 2009 - L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its Communication Systems-East (CS-East) division has been awarded a contract by Bollinger Shipyards to provide the C⁴ISR system for the U.S. Coast Guard's Fast Response Cutter (FRC) program. Under an initial two-year contract, the company will design and deliver the first production shipset and related training systems. [read more]

L-3 Power Paragon to Deliver Medium Voltage Motor Drives for U.S. Navy
February 12, 2009
ANAHEIM, Calif. - February 12, 2009 - L-3 Power Paragon, Inc. announced today that it has received an initial contract, valued at $5 million, to deliver two Medium Voltage Motor Drives (MVMDs) to the U.S. Navy. [read more]

L-3 Completes Acquisition of Chesapeake Sciences Corporation
February 9, 2009
L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that it completed the acquisition of Chesapeake Sciences Corporation (CSC) on January 30, 2009. Terms were not disclosed. CSC is a developer and manufacturer of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems based in Millersville, Md. The acquired business, renamed L-3 CSC, is expected to add approximately $60 million to L-3's sales for 2009, and to be accretive to L-3's earnings. [read more]

L-3 Awarded $61 Million Contract for Canadian Halifax Class Frigate Upgrade
January 8, 2009
L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its MAPPS division has been awarded a $61 million contract (CA $73 million) to supply its Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) upgrade for the Canadian Navy’s 12 Halifax Class frigates. The IPMS will modernize the frigate’s ship control system and improve the operational effectiveness of the vessels. [read more]

L-3 Westwood Earns Prestigious OSHA SHARP Award
October 15, 2008
L-3 Communications Westwood Corporation announced today that it has received a Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) award from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In a ceremony on Sept. 18, 2008, Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Lloyd L. Fields presented L-3 Westwood with a Commissioner’s Commendation in recognition of its dedication to workplace safety. [read more]

L-3 to Provide Integrated Platform Management System for UK CVF Carrier Project
October 6, 2008
L-3 MAPPS announced today that its Marine Systems UK Ltd. unit has been awarded a design and production contract for the integrated platform management system (IPMS) for the UK's Future Aircraft Carrier (CVF) project. The contract was awarded by Thales UK which leads the CVF Power and Propulsion Sub-Alliance including L-3 Marine Systems UK. [read more]

L-3 SPD to Provide PNCC® for U.S. Navy Cruiser Modernization Program
September 19, 2008
L-3 Communications SPD Electrical Systems announced today that it has received an initial contract, valued at $3 million, to deliver its Power Node Control Center® (PNCC) to support the U.S. Navy’s Cruiser Modernization Program. [read more]

L-3 Communications Acquires G.A. International Electronics
July 31, 2008
L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL), announced today it has acquired the six corporations of G.A. International Electronics Group. G. A. International Electronics is a high seas marine electronics business providing sales and service of marine electronics equipment for navigation and communications onboard commercial tankers, freighters and major cruise liners operating within the United Sates and in the Caribbean. The business will be combined into a single unit and renamed L-3 G.A. International and will be integrated into the L-3 Marine and Power Systems Group. [read more]

L-3 Promotes Steven Kantor to Corporate Senior Vice President
April 10, 2008
L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced that Steven Kantor has been promoted to corporate senior vice president and president of the L-3 Marine and Power Systems Group. With nearly $1.2 billion in revenues, the newly formed group integrates the company's ocean and undersea warfare and sonar products and its marine power and control systems businesses. [read more]

L-3 to Exhibit New Technologies at Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition March 20, 2008
L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) will exhibit new naval technology at this year's Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition. The Power Node Control Center(R) (PNCC) is a revolutionary integrated power system designed to provide seamless power transfer, robust fault management and superior power quality for naval vessels. L-3 will also demonstrate its upgraded naval Damage Control System (DCS) that guarantees immediate situational awareness and provides direct and real-time control of the ship's damage control systems. [read more]

L-3 Acquires HSA Systems Pty Limited of Australia March 16, 2008
L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced that it has acquired HSA Systems Pty Limited of Australia, a leading provider of geospatial, marine and electronic systems for maritime and defense customers. HSA has annual sales of approximately $10 million (AU$11 million). The transaction closed on March 14, 2008. [read more]

L-3 Forms $1.2 Billion Marine and Power Systems Group
March 11, 2008
L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today a strategic realignment of businesses in its Specialized Products segment to form the Marine and Power Systems Group. This new $1.2 billion group includes Power and Control, Automation, Navigation, Undersea Warfare and Offshore businesses. It will be better positioned to leverage growth opportunities and serve military and commercial customers. [read more]