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Rockwell Collins delivers 40,000 DAGRs for U.S. troops
WASHINGTON (October 04, 2005) - Rockwell Collins announced today that it has delivered 40,000 Defense Advanced GPS Receivers (DAGR) for use by U.S. warfighters.
The announcement was made during the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Washington Convention Center.
Building upon the company's highly successful Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR), with more than 200,000 units delivered
worldwide, the Rockwell Collins DAGR incorporates five times the capabilities and functions of the PLGR while reducing the
overall size, weight and power requirements. Rockwell Collins was selected for full-rate production of DAGRs in October 2003.
"This milestone demonstrates that Rockwell Collins is a trusted source for providing the latest technology to warfighters
when they need it," said Greg Churchill, executive vice president and COO of Rockwell Collins Government Systems.
Primarily used by the U.S. Army, the DAGR is considered the handheld standard for GPS position and navigation. The receiver
provides precise timing to synchronize tactical radios for the U.S. Army's digital battlespace and includes a graphical user
interface that greatly enhances the soldier's effectiveness and safety.
Additionally, the DAGR incorporates anti-jam improvement for enhanced protection and is the first U.S. program to include
the next generation security device, Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM), for handheld GPS receivers.
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 17,000 employees in 27 countries deliver industry-leading communication,
navigation, surveillance, display, flight control, inflight entertainment, information management, and maintenance, training
and simulation solutions. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.
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