ITT Awarded Army Contract to Upgrade Embedded GPS Receivers

(Paris, June 17, 2009) -- ITT Corporation's (NYSE:ITT) Communications Systems today announced the U.S. Army Project Manager (PM) Command Post has awarded the company a $5.25 million contract modification to supply hardware and software upgrades and other performance enhancements for the Embedded GPS Receiver (EGR). As part of the SINCGARS 1523 E/F tactical radio, the EGR provides position, navigation and timing (PNT) for the warfighter.

With PNT, the Embedded GPS Receiver supports radio-based combat identification and situational awareness for U.S. and allied troops on the battlefield. The performance enhancements also enhance the SINCGARS product line, the world's most widely deployed tactical radio, by providing lower power consumption, additional user-selected modes and improved low signal tracking, under dense foliage or when the satellite signal is obstructed. Contract work will be performed at ITT Communications Systems' facility in Thousand Oaks, Calif.


"These Embedded GPS Receiver enhancements are the latest example of ITT's commitment to enhance the SINCGARS line and related components for maximum lifecycle value," said Ken Peterman, president, ITT Communications Systems. "Moreover, they represent a key milestone in support of the U.S. Army's force modernization through assured position, navigation and timing using flexible, low-cost solutions."

Source : ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT)