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Rockwell Collins contracts with General Dynamics on Canadian helicopter program
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (January 04, 2006) - Rockwell Collins has been selected by General Dynamics Canada, part of the Sikorsky Aircraft-led Maritime Helicopter Team,
to provide tactical data link capability for Canada's Maritime Helicopter Project (MHP).
Under the MHP, prime contractor Sikorsky Aircraft is building 28 H-92 helicopters, designated the CH148 Cyclone by the Canadian
Forces. Rockwell Collins will provide 40 Link 11 modem and data link processors for installation into the Cyclones. Link
11 provides situational awareness over HF, UHF and SATCOM and is primarily used in NATO operations. The integration will
be performed by General Dynamics Canada.
Rockwell Collins is also providing avionics, simulators, training and support to Sikorsky for the MHP.
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, in-flight entertainment, information management, and maintenance, training
and simulation solutions. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.
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