Exelis, TÜBİTAK SAGE to collaborate on development of smart release technology for global customers
05 Mayo 2015 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Exelis (NYSE: XLS) will sign a memorandum of understanding with
TÜBİTAK SAGE, the Defense Industries Research and Development
Institute of Turkey, to collaborate on developing and integrating
advanced smart carriage and release technology for international
military aircraft.
The signing will take place at the 2015 International Defence
Fair May 5-8 in Istanbul, Turkey. The endeavor will harness each
party’s complementary skills and experience to produce and market a
smart rack with enhanced capabilities for NATO aircraft, including
international F-16 fighters and other strategic and unmanned
platforms.
“This joint pursuit will enable development of a sophisticated
payload release system to meet the critical mission needs of a
variety of global customers,” said Pete Martin, vice president and
general manager of the Exelis electronic attack and release systems
business. “The collaboration also strengthens our relationship with
the Turkish Air Force, one of our key international partners.”
For decades, Exelis has led the market in the design and
production of pyrotechnically and pneumatically actuated racks and
launchers. These systems support safe, reliable carriage and
release of stores and payloads on a wide range of U.S. and
international military platforms. TÜBİTAK SAGE has extensive
experience in the development of smart weapons, aircraft
integration, simulation and training systems.
“We have identified an opportunity to support this important
capability among NATO nations, for which we believe there is a real
need, ” said Kürşat Karail, project manager at TÜBİTAK SAGE.
“Together, our organizations possess the ideal competencies and
experience to succeed in this goal.”
About Exelis
Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense,
information and services company that leverages a greater than
50-year legacy of deep customer knowledge and technical expertise
to deliver affordable, mission-critical solutions for global
customers. Exelis is a leader in positioning and navigation,
sensors, air traffic management solutions, image processing and
distribution, communications and information systems; and focused
on strategic growth in the areas of critical networks, ISR and
analytics, electronic warfare and composite
aerostructures. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Exelis
employs approximately 10,000 people and generated 2014 sales of
approximately $3.3 billion. For more information, visit our website
at www.exelisinc.com or connect with us
on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
About TÜBİTAK SAGE
The Defense Industries Research and Development Institute – SAGE
was established in 1972, and is 30 km. away from the city center of
Ankara. The Institute is part of TUBITAK – the Scientific and
Technological Research Council of Turkey. The main function of SAGE
is to perform research and development activities for defense
systems including engineering and prototype production, starting
with fundamental research and conceptual design. SAGE is
specialized in air-to-ground munitions, cruise missiles and
air-to-air systems. They also work on subsystems and technology
development. For more information, visit the SAGE website
at www.sage.tubitak.gov.tr
ExelisCarolyn Camp, 973-284-5400carolyn.camp@exelisinc.com
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