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L-3 WESCAM To Supply Sensors For Canadian Helicopters

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Friday, October 30th, 2009

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L-3 WESCAM, a wholly owned subsidiary of L-3 Communications [LLL], announced this week it has been selected by Boeing [BA] to supply fifteen digital electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) imaging sensors for the Canadian Medium-Heavy Lift Helicopter program. The MX-15 EO/IR imaging turrets will be delivered to Boeing between the years 2011-2014, and will be installed on the Canadian Forces' newly acquired Chinook Helicopters. "WESCAM is very proud to have been selected by Boeing for this key Canadian program," said Paul…

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