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Rockwell Collins Awarded Sixth U.K. Mission Command Trainer Upgrade

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Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

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Rockwell Collins [COL] announced June 24 it has been awarded the sixth phase of the Mission Command Trainer (MCT) upgrade of the United Kingdom Army's Aviation Command and Tactics Trainer (ACTT). Valued at $5.5 million, this phase of the program includes 60 channels of the EPX-50 Image Generator, 12 Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting Systems, avionics, weapons and after action review upgrades. Rockwell Collins serves as the prime contractor for ACTT. The increased field of view reflects current Tactics, Techniques…

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