Exelis and NIRF Imaging have signed an exclusive teaming agreement to develop and market a near-infrared fluorescence imaging technology for point-of-care diagnostic applications. The companies will integrate Exelis-made image intensifier tubes into NIRF’s medical technology in order to produce a new tool tool for imaging patients’ lymphatic system, Exelis said Monday. Exelis’ Pinnacle intensification technology […] More

A suite oif Exelis products used to detect and locate interference against GPS systems was used during Super Bowl XLVIII, held Feb. 2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Law enforcement officials used Signal Sentry 1000 to protect critical GPS infrastructure during the game as they worked to detect and locate potential jamming sources, Exelis said Wednesday. […] More

An Exelis business unit“™s contract with Airservices Australia has been extended to provide six more airports in the country with Exelis voice communications technology to manage response systems in case of airport emergencies. Exelis C4i“™s SwitchplusIP Alarmon will connect the airports“™ voice communications system to the aviation rescue fire fighting service for coordination during critical […] More

Exelis Inc. has partnered with a nonprofit organization and a talent consultancy firm to launch a leadership and training program for veterans entering the civilian sector. Korn Ferry International and Points of Light will work with Exelis’ corporate volunteer service program to offer the four-month program to 35 veterans, Exelis announced Friday at the program’s […] More

Exelis has been awarded a contract worth more than $8 million to deploy ground control approach radar system to Estonia. The Estonian armed forces aim to use the GCA-2020 to help the Ämari Air base support NATO initiatives, humanitarian efforts and missions, Exelis said Friday. Dave Prater, vice president and general manager of radar, reconnaissance […] More

Exelis Inc. has won a potential $7.5 million contract to provide an air traffic control radar system to the Swedish military. The company will supply its GCA-2000 transportable radar technology for Swedish armed forces to monitor airfield acivities and comply with international standards, Exelis said Monday. Dave Prater, vice president and general manager of Exelis’ […] More

Exelis has won a $7 million contract to provide radar signal simulators to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Military & Aerospace Electronics reported Friday. John Keller writes the U.S. Navy will use 33 of the 62 simulators ordered to test and measure the MH-60R and S-70B Seahawk helicopters’ avionics systems for radar warning and electronic […] More

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has awarded a $20.6 million follow-on production subcontract to Exelis to manufacture an airborne ejector rack an unmanned aerial vehicle GA-ASI manufactures for the U.S. Air Force. Exelis will build more than BRU-71/A racks for General Atomics’ MQ-9 Reaper between November of this year and June 2015, Exelis said Tuesday. Pete Martin, defense […] More

Exelis has finished its factory acceptance evaluation work on a simulator software program that designed to replicate signal movements of GPS navigation satellites in space. The GPS III navigation payload will be installed into Raytheon’s GPS System Simulator that is set to be integrated into the U.S. Air Force‘s operation control system, Exelis said Monday. Raytheon […] More

Exelis has built an image sensor for a weather satellite the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intends to launch in 2016, aiming to give forecasters new data every 30 seconds. The payload for the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R  is designed to capture images of the environment in order to help NOAA’s National Weather Service forecast and […] More

Exelis has been awarded a contract by Boeing to develop and build composite waste tank systems for four types of commercial airplanes. The multi-year agreement covers manufacturing, assembly and final evaluation work on more than 4,800 vacuum waste tank systems for the Boeing 777, 767, 747 and 737 aircraft fleets, Exelis said Friday. Since 1980, […] More

Ken Frank, chief engineer of Exelis‘ electronic systems division, has been inducted into the hall of fame of a global professional electronic warfare and information operations association. The Association of Old Crows chooses Technology Hall of Fame members for distinguishing themselves as innovators and contributing to advancements in electronic warfare, Exelis announced Oct. 19. Frank was […] More