L-3 Communications is to buy Northrop Grumman's Canadian navigation systems and space sensors division for $65 million in cash. Acquisition of the former Litton Systems Canada is expected to add $80 million to L-3's sales in 2005.
The Canadian unit, part of Northrop Grumman's 2001 acquisition of Litton, produces aircraft navigation and display systems as well as vehicle electronics, and has facilities in Toronto and Halifax. Customers include the Canadian Forces and major programmes include Australian and Canadian Boeing F-18 fighter cockpit upgrades and Canadian Lockheed CP-140 Aurora maritime-patrol aircraft modernisation.
L-3 has also acquired computer-based training specialist DP Associates, based in Arlington, Virginia.
Source: Flight International
