Smiths Aerospace Selected for Northrop J-UCAS Electronics

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LE BOURGET, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2005--Smiths Aerospace was recently selected by Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems to supply triple-redundant engine interface units (EIU) and engine throttle actuators (ETAs) for the X-47B Joint Unmanned Combat Air Systems (J-UCAS). The development and production phases could potentially be worth nearly $15 million should the demonstration program enter production. The ETA is supplied in partnership with Eaton Aerospace. Ship set deliveries will commence in the fourth quarter in 2005 from Smiths' facility in Michigan.

Commenting on the company's J-UCAS involvement, Dr. John Ferrie, President, Smiths Aerospace said, "This win marks the next step in Smiths' actuation control from our new Vehicle Management System. We look forward to continuing a long and successful relationship with Northrop Grumman."

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