L-3 Communication Systems-East (L-3 CS-East) announced today that it has delivered the first Integrated Communications System (ICS) for the US Navy’s Virginia-Class Block III SSNs to General Dynamics-Electric Boat. This advanced communications system has passed environmental and performance qualification tests, and will be installed in all Block III submarines, starting with SSN 784. L-3 CS-East’s ICS will increase the submarine crew’s situational awareness and communications mobility through integration of multiple voice systems on one highly reliable network.
"This system is based on our field-proven MarCom® Integrated Communications System and KITE tactical terminals," said Val Snyder, president of L-3 Communication Systems-East. "We are proud to supply the US Navy’s most advanced submarine and her crew with this state-of-the-art communications system, providing critical situational awareness for complex mission operations. L-3 also looks forward to continuing our relationship with GD-Electric Boat."
This ICS delivery continues L-3 CS-East’s rich heritage of supplying communications systems for US Navy submarines, including the original Automated/Integrated Radio Room for Ohio Class SSBNs and the Radio Room Automated Baseband Communications System for the US Navy’s Los Angeles Class SSNs. From shipboard experience with Aegis DDGs and CG Modernization, LPD-17, LCS and the US Coast Guard National Security Cutter programs to submarines, L-3 CS-East is proud to support the communication needs of the US Navy and US Coast Guard.
L-3 Communication Systems-East designs, develops, produces and integrates communication systems and encryption solutions for space, ground, air and maritime operations. The company is part of the L-3 Communication Systems Group. To learn more about L-3 CS-East, please visit the division’s website.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs approximately 61,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance, and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on military and commercial platforms. The company reported 2010 sales of $15.7bn.
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