Issue 15.5 December 2015

In this issue: NUSHIP ADELAIDE | FRCs in San Juan | Symphony® | Rob McClintock | Trade Shows

Second LHD Delivered to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)

The Royal Australian Navy’s NUSHIP ADELAIDE (L01), the second of the Canberra Class Amphibious Assault

Ships, left BAE Systems’ shipyard in Williamstown, Australia on October 28, 2015 for delivery to the RAN’s

Port Jackson in Sydney. L-3 provides the Integrated Communications System that includes all external and

internal communications subsystems, IT networks, Maritime Tactical Wide Area Network (MTWAN), CCTV,

data links, entertainment and training subsystems, and the broadcast & alarm system. In August,

ADELAIDE finished its final sea trials in Port Phillip Bay, Australia, successfully testing the ship’s combat

and communications systems. Following sea trials, ADELAIDE returned to BAE Systems’ Williamstown

shipyard where she was prepared for delivery to the Department of Defence’s Capability Acquisition and

Sustainment Group and the RAN. ◊

USCGC HERIBERTO HERNANDEZ Commissioning

USCGC HERIBERTO HERNANDEZ

Australia’s New Amphibious Assault Ships Operate With L-3’s Integrated Communications Suite

USCGC HERIBERTO HERNANDEZ (WPC-1114) was

commissioned on October 16, 2015 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

It’s the first commissioning of a Fast Response Cutter (FRC)

in San Juan and the second FRC, out of six scheduled, to be

homeported in San Juan. L-3 provides the complete C4ISR

solution on the FRC program: the interior and external

communications and networks, including a Global Maritime

Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) suite, as well as

integration of the Coast Guard’s Command and Control

software, SeaWatch. To date, 14 FRCs have been

commissioned. ◊

L-3’s Symphony® Resource Manager and Services Framework

Symphony software seamlessly manages integrated communications, sensors and other mission

electronics. The Symphony application software runs on a secure COTS network with interfaces to all

the managed hardware. Symphony’s applications range from management of a single component or

subsystem to management of a large distributed system of communications, networks and surveillance

equipment. When utilizing Symphony on your platform:

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Symphony’s services framework enables remote operation of the subsystems it manages from a

command center workstation in a multitasking environment. Symphony uses preplanned circuit

definitions and communication plans to eliminate the need for personnel to have detailed technical

knowledge or training. Circuit changes to support missions are performed from an intuitive Graphical

User Interface providing instant and accurate execution. Symphony allows for redundant

communication paths and can be easily upgraded for automatic failover and data prioritization to

ensure optimal data transfer.

Symphony interface drivers exist for all the major communications equipment utilized in the military

market. This provides flexibility so that each customer can achieve commonality across their

organization by using their preferred equipment, reducing the costs of training and logistics support.

Our services framework provides long-term maintainability and upgradability of the solution by

supporting rapid development of new features and data applications. ◊

Communications management is flexible, adaptable and dependable

Mission performance is enhanced through streamlined and responsive operation

Third-party applications are easily added

Integration risk is reduced using published Application Programming Interfaces

Enhancements can be easily implemented throughout the platform life

In an environment of unpredictable DoD budgets, the United States Special Operations

Command’s needs are only growing. Defense materiel technologies historically

employed by Special Operations Forces (SOF) are often proliferated across conventional

defense forces, as is proven by night vision, body armor, weapon systems, vehicles and

communication systems. Rob joined L-3 in 2015 after spending the last 10 years of his

26-year military career working in acquisition for SOF organizations, serving in combat

development (requirements), testing, program management and leadership positions.

Rob McClintock

“My favorite aspect of SOF acquisition is the sense of

urgency across the workforce,” said Rob McClintock.

“Everyone understands that SOF deploys globally every

day. The unique equipment the SOF operators take to

the fight is an extension of their special capabilities and

training, enabling mission success.”

Currently, opportunities for L-3 to offer next-generation

solutions (or capabilities) to the SOF community include

C4ISR integration on the next evolution of the

USSOCOM Non-Standard Commercial Vehicle (NSCV)

and delivering vector geolocation capabilities to Air

Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). ◊

Robert McClintock, L-3 CS-East’s Business Development Manager U.S. Special Operations Command Responding to our customers’ sense of urgency

This document consists of L-3 Communications Corporation general capabilities information that does not contain controlled technical data. Use of U.S. DoD or U.S. Coast Guard visual information does not imply or constitute DoD or U.S. Coast Guard endorsement.

Save the Date! We'll Be at These Upcoming Shows:

2016 Surface Navy

January 12–14, 2016

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Crystal City, Virginia

L-3 is located in Booth 416. For more information, visit here. ◊

West 2016

February 17–19, 2016

San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California

L-3 is located in Booth 1231. For more information, visit here. ◊

Clearance Operation in Afghanistan

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