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ITT to Supply GCA-2000 Radar Systems for Spanish
Air Force
White Plains, NY.
February 26, 2008 —
ITT
Corporation has been awarded a $10.3 million
contract to supply two transportable GCA-2000
ground controlled approach radar systems for the
Spanish Air Force through prime contractor Indra
Sistemas SA. The contract includes spare parts,
training, as well as assistance with operations
and technical support. The first GCA-2000
system will be delivered in 2008, the second in
2009, and supporting work until 2013.
"This contract award marks our first GCA-2000
sale to Spain and it represents the first of
several joint initiatives with Indra Sistemas,"
said ITT Electronic Systems President Chris
Bernhardt. "ITT’s GCA-2000 systems will improve
operational capability, including Spain’s
commitments to NATO, through ground controlled
surveillance for military and emergency civil
applications."
The
GCA-2000 is a state-of-the-art air traffic
control (ATC) radar and is the number one choice
for precision approach radar and landing
services in the world. The radar combines a
surveillance radar for controlling arriving and
departing aircraft in the immediate area around
the airport with a precision approach radar for
guiding aircraft to safe landings in extreme
physical environments. The GCA-2000 is able to
change runways in less than a minute to support
variations in landing
conditions.
ITT Corporation and Thales Corporation have signed an exclusive
agreement for ITT to build and market the
SMART-S Mk2 radar system in the United States.
About ITT Corporation
ITT Corporation (www.itt.com)
is diversified high-technology engineering and
manufacturing company dedicated to creating more
livable environments, enabling communications
and providing protection and safety. The
company plays an important role in vital markets
including water and fluids management, global
defense and security, and motion and flow
control. ITT employs approximately 40,000
people serving customers in more than 50
countries. Headquartered in White Plains,
N. Y., the company generated $9 billion in 2007
sales.
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