Rockwell Collins awarded USAF contract for Crypto Modernization development

Cedar Rapids, Iowa (August 02, 2004) - Rockwell Collins was selected by the U.S. Air Force for the initial System Design and Development phase of the KG-3X Cryptographic Modernization Program, which is designed to provide the U.S. military with assured, survivable, protected and highly reliable strategic communications for airborne portions of the Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network (MEECN) as well as the Fixed Submarine Broadcast System.

“Our significant experience within the MEECN community positions us as an industry leader in information assurance,” said Walter “Woody” Hogle, vice president and general manager of Integrated Systems for Rockwell Collins Government Systems. “This contract will allow the Air Force to leverage our experience in this area for this important strategic mission.”

KG-3X units are used in the MEECN System and the Fixed Submarine Broadcast System (FSBS) for strategic transmission of emergency action messages. The contractor effort for the follow-on production phase of the KG-3X program will include replacement of up to 477 units.

Rockwell Collins has been involved in the MEECN system since its inception and continues to provide key portions of the network for the U.S. military, including work on the Ground Element Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network (MEECN) System (GEMS) program.

Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a leader in the design, production and support of communications and aviation electronics solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide. Additional company information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.

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