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Rockwell Collins receives $450 million contract for ARC-210 radios
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (November 11, 2009) - The U.S. Navy has awarded a four-year production contract to Rockwell Collins for ARC-210 radios. The contract has a potential
value of $450 million over the four-year life of the program.
"This contract continues a nearly 20-year relationship between Rockwell Collins and the U.S. Navy and serves as a model for
government-industry teaming," said Greg Churchill, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Government Systems
for Rockwell Collins. "The end result has been the development of a radio that is used for airborne multi-band, multi-mode
communications across most branches of the U.S. military."
With more than 28,000 radios fielded, the ARC-210 is installed on more than 180 platforms worldwide and is operating in more
than 40 countries. Domestically, ARC-210s are installed on a wide range of aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial systems
across all the U.S. military services and the U.S. Coast Guard.
The ARC-210 provides two-way, multi-mode voice and data communications over a 30 to 512 MHz frequency range. It also includes
embedded Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Very High Frequency (VHF) anti-jam waveforms and other data link and secure communication
features, providing the user with total battlefield interoperability and high-performance capabilities in the transfer of
data, voice and imagery.
Included in the contract is the next generation ARC-210 radio, which will enter production in 2010. This fifth generation
of the ARC-210 is software reprogrammable and brings several new capabilities to the warfighter, including extended frequency
range for interoperability with civil agencies.
This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties,
including, but not limited to U.S. Navy spending and budgetary policies; potential cancellation or amendments of awards or
orders by the U.S. Navy; challenges in the design, development and production of advanced technologies; and competitive product
and pricing pressures; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to
time in the Rockwell Collins Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including without limitation the Rockwell Collins
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2009 and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended
June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof.
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic
solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission
communications, information management and simulation and training is delivered by nearly 20,000 employees, and a global service
and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
Media Contact:
Dave Gosch
Rockwell Collins
319.295-2908
djgosch@rockwellcollins.com
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