STN Atlas Elektronik and L-3 Communications Sign Exclusive Flight Simulation Teaming Agreement
20 December 2001 10:25
Germany's STN Atlas Elektronik GmbH and US based L-3 Communications' Link Simulation and Training division have formally signed a teaming agreement on future flight simulation projects using advanced laser projection systems.
The agreement provides Link exclusivity to a unique laser projection system, known as AVIOR by STN Atlas Elektronik. The Rheinmetall subsidiary STN Atlas Elektronik will gain access to the US military flight simulation market. STN Atlas Elektronik and Schneider Laser Technologies AG, the manufacturer of the laser source for AVIOR, expect significant revenue growth from this agreement.
Dr. Thomas Kuestner, Chairman of the Management Board of STN Atlas Elektronik: "Access to the US market has always been a strategic goal for our company. The agreement with L-3 Communications means a major step forward for us.
"A primary benefit to military flight simulation through the use of this laser projection system will be more realistic and reliable visual system solutions that will enhance the training experience," said Jim Dunn, president of Link Simulation and Training. "Military flight simulation users have long required improved visualization to undertake training that can support advanced war fighter readiness."
AVIOR promises outstanding benefits for military flight simulation customers including high brightness, exceptional contrast and low life cycle cost. AVIOR provides a high performance laser projector system as an alternative to existing projectors used in military flight simulators.
STN Atlas Elektronik GmbH, Bremen, with its Naval Systems, Simulation Systems and Land and Airborne Systems divisions is one of the leading European companies in the field of electronics and systems engineering. STN Atlas is a member of Rheinmetall DeTec AG, which holds 51 per cent of the business shares The second shareholder is the British aerospace and defense company BAE Systems with a 49% stake.
Link Simulation and Training is a systems integration organization that specializes in delivering and supporting training systems and equipment that enhance operational proficiency. Link's full range of services include conducting front end analysis, program design, course development and production, interactive distance learning, simulator design and production, training implementation, training evaluation, training management and field support. Link has its headquarters operation in Arlington, TX and other major bases of operation in Kirkwood, NY, Orlando, FL, and Broken Arrow, OK.
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