Data Link Solutions (DLS) Awarded Lot 10 MIDS-LVT Contract

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, Jun 30 (MARKET WIRE) --
Data Link Solutions (DLS), a joint venture of Rockwell Collins and BAE
Systems, has been selected to provide four types of Multi-functional
Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVT) to U.S.
and coalition forces. A contract, valued at $28.9 million, was awarded by
the U.S. Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command.

This award is part of a long-term program designed to meet the
requirements of U.S. and allied forces for real-time situational
awareness among airborne, shipboard and ground forces. The terminals will
be installed on U.S. and international platforms that include the F/A-18,
F-16, Typhoon, Command and Control and other aircraft. Additionally, the
MIDS-LVT is used for shipboard applications as part of the MIDS-On-Ship
for both high- and low-power requirements. Future LVT sustainment for the
MIDS terminals may include enhanced throughput, frequency remapping and
crypto replacement.

The MIDS-LVT-2/11 is specifically designed for U.S. Army Patriot
Information Coordination Central and Battery Command Posts, Forward Area
Air Defense Command and Control Units and surface launched missiles, along
with U.S. Air Force Air Operations Centers and Joint Interface Control
Officer Support Systems. DLS was selected for 50% of the LVT-2/11
terminals competitively awarded by the U.S. Government.

"This award marks the tenth year of production for the MIDS family of
products. We are proud to be able to play a role in providing the U.S. and
our partners for peace with the family of MIDS products and ancillary
equipment," said DLS Director Bob Gabel. "Since the inception of the
product, DLS has been the premier manufacturer, integrator and service
support provider of all MIDS-LVT variants. DLS is committed to providing
the warfighter assured, protected access to the time-critical information
they need to efficiently complete their missions anywhere in the world."

The MIDS-LVT terminals will be used on U.S. platforms and, through Foreign
Military Sales, in Japan, Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Canada,
Poland, Switzerland, and Finland. MIDS-LVT terminals provide a secure,
high-capacity, jam-resistant digital data and voice communications
capability.

Work will be performed in Wayne, N.J., and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is
expected to be completed by December 2010. The MIDS program is managed by
the U.S. Navy MIDS Program Office in San Diego, Calif.

MIDS-LVT was developed by a multinational consortium to provide Link 16
capability at a lower weight, volume and cost. Link 16 provides real-time
data communications, situational awareness and navigation, and in some
cases, digital voice, all in a jam-resistant, crypto-secured package. DLS
is the only company today that provides all LVT configurations within a
complete Link 16 systems portfolio.

About Data Link Solutions

Data Link Solutions was established in 1996 by two of the world leaders in
military communications, BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins, to pursue next
generation Link 16 applications. DLS is a leading supplier of Link 16
terminals and software, as well as logistics and support services for air,
land and sea-based platforms with a heritage of more than 20 years of Link
16 design and production experience with more than 4,000 Link 16 systems
delivered worldwide. DLS has provided MIDS terminals for more than 40
different platforms in 28 countries with product offerings that include
the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System Class 2 family, the
Multi-functional Information Distribution System (MIDS) LVT Low Volume
Terminal and LVT-3 Fighter Data Link, MIDS LVT-2, MIDS-On-Ship, the
URC-138 Link 16 terminal, and various country-unique data links.

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