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ST. LOUIS, June 15, 2004. LaBarge, Inc. has been awarded contracts valued in excess of $1 million by Northrop Grumman Corp.'s Defensive Systems Division to build electronic equipment for the AN/AAQ-24(V) NEMESIS Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system.
Under the agreements, LaBarge will manufacture attitude reference units for the system. The Company anticipates additional orders on this program.
The AN/AAQ-24(V) NEMESIS system is the only DIRCM system in production today that will protect aircraft from modern infrared guided missiles. AAQ- 24(V) NEMESIS is a modular system comprised of a family of proven components that can be mixed and matched (based on specific platform, mission and budget requirements) to protect a wide range of large and small aircraft, both rotary and fixed wing.
LaBarge is performing the work at its Tulsa, Okla., facility. Production is expected to continue through September 2004. LaBarge is a Northrop Grumman Preferred Supplier.
Based in Baltimore, Md., Northrop Grumman's Defensive Systems Division is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of defense electronics and systems, with a portfolio of products to protect aircraft, ships, satellites and ground vehicles from attack by modern weapons; provide tactical aircraft with 24-hour targeting and navigation capabilities; ensure high value, complex, electronic and electro-optical weapon systems are mission ready; and to evaluate defense electronic performance in complex environments.
LaBarge, Inc. is a broad-based provider of electronics to technology- driven companies in diverse markets. The Company provides its customers with sophisticated electronic products through contract design and manufacturing services. Headquartered in St. Louis, LaBarge has operations in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas.
For more information, see www.labarge.com.
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