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Spirent Federal Selected
for Rockwell Collins GPS Contract
July 2, 2007
YORBA LINDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spirent
Federal Systems Inc., a leading provider of GPS satellite simulators, announced today that Rockwell Collins has selected Spirent
Federal to supply multiple GPS simulators to support the Modernized User Equipment (MUE) Receiver Card Development contract
they have with the GPS Wing. The GPS modernization effort is a system-wide program that includes upgrades to the space, control
and user segments.
The award includes Spirent Federal’s industry standard GSS7700 Series GPS Simulator,
fully approved classified package, interface/jamming, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) M-Code and Simulator Data Sets (SDS)
M-Code capability. Spirent Federal has received the Global Positioning Systems Wing security approval for its SDS Upgrade
Package for the GSS7700 GPS Simulator. Spirent Federal is the first company to obtain security approval for a simulator that
meets all the requirements for MUE, including the new SDS M-Code capabilities.
“We are pleased that our
investment in GPS Modernization has resulted in this award and we are looking forward to working with Rockwell Collins on
the prestigious MUE program,” said Ellen Hall, CEO of Spirent Federal.
Spirent manufactures an extensive
range of GPS test equipment, from simple production test units for the commercial market to the highly capable and modular
GSS7700 series for more technically demanding applications. Configurations include GPS L1 only, dual frequency L1/L2 (including
L2C), L5, a fully approved classified package, Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS), interface/jamming simulation,
inertial interfaces, Hardware in the Loop (HIL) test capability, high dynamic capability and M-Code. Spirent Federal also
offers Russian GLONASS simulation and European Galileo simulation.
With over twenty years’ experience in
providing GPS simulators, Spirent has cost effective solutions for all satellite navigation test requirements and applications.
Dedicated customer support and a commitment to ongoing product enhancement have ensured Spirent Federal’s position as
the leading supplier of GPS simulators.
For further information, contact Spirent Federal at (714) 692-6565 or
visit the company’s Web site at www.spirentfederal.com.
About Spirent Federal Systems
Spirent
Federal Systems was formed in July 2001 by Spirent Communications as a wholly owned subsidiary and U.S. proxy company. Spirent
Federal markets and sells Spirent Communications’ products in North America. The company also provides value-added features
and ongoing customer support. Spirent Federal Systems is headquartered in Yorba Linda, Calif., with support and sales offices
throughout the U.S. (www.spirentfederal.com)
About Spirent Communications plc
Spirent Communications
plc is a leading communications technology company focused on delivering innovative systems and services to meet the needs
of customers worldwide. We are a global provider of performance analysis and service assurance solutions that enable the development
and deployment of next-generation networking technologies such as broadband services, Internet telephony, 3G wireless and
web applications and security testing. The Systems group develops power control systems for specialist electrical vehicles
in the mobility and industrial markets. Further information about Spirent Communications plc can be found at www.spirent.com.
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