23rd Apr 2007 07:02
Cobham PLC23 April 2007 #20623 April 2007 COBHAM DEFENCE COMMUNICATIONS HONOURED WITH QUEEN'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE Cobham plc ('Cobham') is delighted to announce that its Cobham DefenceCommunications (CDC) business unit based in Blackburn, Lancashire has beenhonoured with a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Tradecategory. This is the second time that CDC has received a prestigious Queen'sAward and reflects a 300% increase in the export of its digital Vehicle IntercomSystems over the last three years, including meeting the needs of US Armysoldiers in Iraq. Allan Cook, Cobham's Chief Executive, commented:"I'm delighted that Cobham Defence Communications has again been honoured with aQueen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. Our VehicleIntercom Systems are providing life saving situational awareness to 15 armedforces around the world and are in high demand." ENQUIRIESCobham plcAllan Cook, Chief Executive +44 (0)1202 882020Warren Tucker, Group Financial Director +44 (0)1202 882020Julian Wais, Director of Investor Relations +44 (0)1202 857998Julian Hellebrand, Group Director of Communications +44 (0)1202 857651 Weber Shandwick FinancialSusan Ellis/Kirsty Raper +44 (0)20 7067 0700 NOTESCobham plc is an international company engaged in the development, delivery andsupport of advanced aerospace and defence systems for land, sea and airplatforms. The company has five technology divisions and one in the servicesector that collectively specialise in the provision of components, subsystemsand services that keep people safe, improve communications and enhance theperformance of aerospace and defence platforms. Cobham Defence Communications (CDC) is a world leader in the design and supplyof communication, battle management and soldier systems products which provideenhanced communications and tactical situational awareness from the soldier tothe commander. The VIS (Vehicular Intercommunication System) product lineprovides enhanced communication and situational awareness to users of armouredand light vehicles and is in service with over 15 armed forces around the world,with over 80,000 systems in service. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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