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ITT Delivers S3D Radar Upgrade to Sweden
White Plains, NY.
August 21, 2006 — ITT Corporation, Inc
(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 S-3D radar system is a three-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."
About ITT Corporation
ITT Corporation (www.itt.com)
supplies advanced technology products and
services in key markets including: fluid and
water management including water treatment;
defense communication, opto-electronics,
information technology and services; electronic
interconnects and switches; and other specialty
products. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, the
company generated $7.4 billion in 2005 sales. In
addition to the New York Stock Exchange, ITT
Industries stock is traded on the Midwest,
Pacific, Paris, London and Frankfurt exchanges.
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.
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