SAAB Selects Rockwell Collins Avionics for Gripen Demonstrator Program
PARIS (June 20, 2007) - Rockwell Collins has been selected by SAAB to supply a suite of avionics for the new Gripen Demonstrator program.
"Our expanded role for the Gripen Demonstrator program reflects a high degree of customer satisfaction for our performance
on the JAS-39, as well as our reputation for providing world-class cockpit solutions for fighter aircraft," stated Bernard
Loth, vice president and general manager of Rockwell Collins International Operations. "We look forward to delivering cockpit
systems that significantly complement and enhance Gripen's evolving technology insertion program."
Rockwell Collins currently provides its Head up Display System (HUD), ARN-147 Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni Ranging/Instrument
Landing System (VOR/ILS) receiver, and ARN-153 Tactical Air Navigation system (TACAN) to the Gripen. On the new Gripen Demonstrator
program, Rockwell Collins has significantly increased its content to include Flight Management Computers that feature data
transfer and switching, video processing capabilities, and three advanced six-inch by eight-inch Active Matrix Liquid Crystal
Display (AMLCD) color Head Down Displays (HDD).
This expansion in content on the demonstrator program for the premiere Swedish fighter reflects Rockwell Collins' growing
presence in the European market. The work will continue over a three-year period at Rockwell Collins' facilities in the U.S.
and Europe, and at SAAB's headquarters located in Linköping, Sweden.
About Saab:
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security.
Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers'
changing needs.
About Gripen:
Gripen is the first of the new generation, multi-role combat aircraft to enter service. Using the latest available technology
it is capable of performing an extensive range of air-to-air and air-to-surface operational missions and employs the latest
weapons. Gripen is designed to meet the demands of current and future threats, while at the same time meeting strict requirements
for flight safety, reliability, training efficiency and low operating costs.
Gripen is in service with the Swedish, Czech Republic and Hungarian Air Forces and has also been ordered by South Africa.
The UK Empire Test Pilots' School (ETPS) is also operating Gripen as its advanced fast jet platform for test pilots worldwide.
About Rockwell Collins:
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a worldwide leader in the design, production, and support of communication and aviation electronics
for commercial and government customers. The company's 19,000 employees in 27 countries deliver industry-leading communication,
navigation, surveillance, display, flight control, in-flight entertainment, information management, and maintenance, training
and simulation solutions. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.
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