Alpharetta, GA, April 27, 1998 - L-3 Display Systems, a division of L-3 Communications Corporation, has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin Electronics & Missiles to provide cockpit displays and associated electronics for the AH-64 Apache Helicopter. Total contract is valued at $3.8 million.

Under the contract, L-3 will provide ruggedized, high-resolution, 5" x 5" active matrix liquid crystal flat panel displays with a wide dimming range, which permits true sunlight readability and night vision goggle compatibility. The AH-64 Apache will utilize the L-3 display for weapons targeting and night vision system imagery.

Lockheed Martin Electronics & Missiles Inc., is the system supplier for the US Army's AH-64 Target Acquisition Designation System/Pilot Night Vision (TADS/PNVS) Program.

With over 20 years of experience in avionics display solutions, L-3 Display Systems specializes in the design, development and manufacture of ruggedized display systems for demanding military environments. L-3's product line includes active matrix liquid crystal flat panel displays, cathode ray tube displays and display processor electronics.

Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications Corporation is an independent merchant supplier of secure communication systems and products, avionics and ocean systems, microwave components and telemetry, instrumentation and wireless products. Its customers include the DoD, selected U.S government intelligence agencies, aerospace and defense prime contractors, and commercial telecommunications and cellular customers.