September 2011 – The CORMORANT service contract between Cassidian and MoD has been extended to December 2012 and discussions are currently taking place between both parties with an aim to ensure prolonged operational capabilities until 2014/2015

This deployable, modular LAN / WAN voice and data solution was originally delivered to two Royal Signals units for use at the strategic command level. Since this initial delivery, demand for CORMORANT has seen other Units take delivery of CORMORANT. Not only has the footprint expanded but importantly CORMORANT is now being used for tactical command purposes by both the RAF and Army.

CORMORANT has been deployed to Iraq where it gained a reputation for being a trusted and secure communication system. Following on from that success CORMORANT has been extensively used by the RAF to support both the Libya conflict and operations in Afghanistan.

This Through Life Support (TLS) contract includes Cassidian resident field engineers, 24/7 technical helpdesk and a dedicated repairs centre to assist the MoD with the operation and maintenance of the system.

Mike Simms, VP of Key Accounts at Cassidian Systems UK commented: “I think this extension to the contract is testament of a relationship where a trusted solution enables the professionals to carry out operations to the best of their abilities.”

About CASSIDIAN (www.cassidian.com)

Cassidian, an EADS company, is a worldwide leader in global security solutions and systems, providing Lead Systems Integration and value-added products and services to civil and military customers around the globe: air systems (aircraft and unmanned aerial systems), land, naval and joint systems, intelligence and surveillance, cyber security, secure communications, test systems, missiles, services and support solutions. In 2010, Cassidian – with around 28,000 employees – achieved revenues of € 5.9 billion. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2010, the Group – comprising Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter – generated revenues of € 45.8 billion and employed a workforce of more than 121,000.

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