SubscribeCommunications Ruggedized Command & Control Solutions (L-3 RCCS) has been selected by Thales Defense Optronics to supply its Display & Control Module for the Thales Drivers Vision Enhancer (DVE) system for the British Army's Future Command & Liaison Vehicle (FCLV).
This contract includes the manufacture of over 400 DVE systems and marks the first volume introduction of uncooled thermal imaging driver sight systems into the UK vehicle fleet.
The compact and lightweight L-3 RCCS Display & Control Module will provide a significant enhancement in viewing situational awareness as well as greater vehicle safety. The introduction of the DVE system into the driver's compartment is an important step in the overall plan to improve the effectiveness of the UK Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) fleet.
Commenting on the award of the Display & Control Module contract, Jim Mazur, president of L-3 RCCS, said, "The Thales/L-3 team offers the UK vehicle community an around-the-clock driving capability with significant improvement to the warfighter's situational awareness and safety. Our team offers the highest performance system at an affordable price and we are delighted that our system has been selected for this important program."
L-3 RCCS specializes in the design, development, production and life cycle support of ruggedized computer display systems for the DoD's most demanding applications. The RCCS product line includes a wide variety of displays and computer processor system solutions, supporting multiple system architectures for shipboard, airborne and wheeled and track vehicle applications.
To learn more about L-3 RCCS, please visit the company's web site at www.L-3Com.com/rcc.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training and government services and is a merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, selected U.S. Government intelligence agencies and aerospace prime contractors.
To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company's web site at www.L-3Com.com.
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