Avitronics, a joint venture owned by Grintek Limited (51%) and SAAB of
Sweden (49%), has received an order in excess of R150 million, from the
helicopter manufacturer Agusta-Westland, for the provision of the Avitronics
multi sensor warning system as part of a helicopter self-protection suite.
The multi sensor warning system is a unique and fully integrated system
providing aircrew warning of radar, laser and other threats. The system is
fully integrated with a countermeasures dispensing system, which
automatically dispenses appropriate decoys to protect the helicopter against
such threats.
This order is another manifestation of the world competitiveness of
Avitronics in the highly competitive and high technology international
defence electronics market.
For further information contact:
Gerrie Radloff - Marketing director
Avitronics (Pty) Ltd
Tel (012) 672 6000
Email: avitronics@grintek.com
Avitronics is a joint venture owned by Grintek Limited (51 %) and SAAB (49%)
of Sweden. The company is a leading member of the South African defence
industry specialising in the design, development and production of
electronic intelligence systems and associated products for air, sea and
land based applications.
Grintek Limited is a technology group listed on the JSE Securities Exchange,
which addresses selected niche markets within telecommunications, industrial
and defence electronics. Grintek employs some 1300 people, a large
percentage of whom are engineers and technicians.
Date: 18/06/2002 11:21:00 AM Produced by the SENS Department
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