ITT Delivers S3D Radar Upgrade to Sweden
August 25 2006 - 3:45PM
PR Newswire (US)
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- ITT Corporation
(NYSE:ITT) has successfully completed production testing of the
first S3D radar system upgrade for Forsvarets Materielverk (FMV) of
Sweden. This upgrade delivers new technology for the processor,
transmitter, antenna, displays and built-in test, resulting in
improved reliability, availability, and maintainability that
extends the life of the S3D Radar an additional 15 years.
Additional upgrades, currently in process, will provide added
capability for weather detection processing. Work is being
performed by ITT Electronic Systems Division, Radar Systems --
Gilfillan. The S3D radar system is a 3-dimensional radar system,
operating at S-band that automatically detects airborne targets and
is a fundamental component of the Swedish Air Defense
infrastructure. Surveillance Radar Products Business Area Leader,
Jeff Foster said "We're very proud that our team has been able to
deliver these critical upgrades on schedule to Sweden. We look
forward to continuing our excellent relationship with Sweden,
enabled by our extensive portfolio of radar technologies." ITT
Electronic Systems is a leading supplier of information and
electronic warfare (EW) technologies, systems and services that
enable mission success and survivability for a broad range of
military aircraft. Gilfillan radar systems provide state-of-the-art
air defense, surveillance, multifunction and air traffic control
radar systems for U.S. and international land and maritime
applications. Offering more than 60 years of leadership in radar
technologies and services, ITT is also a leader in the development
of miniaturized active array antenna modules and subsystems for
sensor and communications applications. About ITT Corporation ITT
Corporation (http://www.itt.com/) supplies advanced technology
products and services in several growth markets. ITT is a global
leader in the transport, treatment and control of water, wastewater
and other fluids. The company plays a vital role in international
security through its defense communications and electronics
products; space surveillance and intelligence systems; and advanced
engineering and related services. It also serves the growing
leisure marine and electronic components market with a wide range
of products. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, the company
generated $7.4 billion in 2005 sales. In addition to the New York
Stock Exchange, ITT Corporation stock is traded on the NYSE Arca,
Paris, London and Frankfurt exchanges. DATASOURCE: ITT Corporation
CONTACT: Evelyn Teichner, +1-818-901-2428, , or Tom Glover,
+1-703-790-6332, , both of ITT Corporation Web site:
http://www.itt.com/
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