L-3 Communications, one of the world’s leading defense and aerospace companies, announced the launch of its Middle East operations during a gala luncheon held at the Emirates Palace. Their office, established in Abu Dhabi, will be dedicated to serving the needs of their partners and customers in the Middle East region.

The event, organized by the American Business Group of Abu Dhabi (ABG), member of the global network of American Chambers of Commerce, was attended by Abu Dhabi’s industry leaders, high-ranking US diplomats and other dignitaries. “We are proud to support ABG Platinum member L3 Communications in launching its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi” said John L. Habib, President of the American Business Group of Abu Dhabi. “Abu Dhabi is an attractive choice for US businesses. We have recently witnessed dramatic growth in the number of US companies opening offices in Abu Dhabi.”

A key note speech was made by the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of L-3, Mr. Michael T. Strianese. “There is enormous capability and potential in this region and we are eager to both share best practices and to achieve mutually beneficial business partnerships and opportunities”, said Mr. Strianese.

With its aerospace and defense expertise, L-3 Communications will support its customers in the areas of integrated communications and other technologies. L-3 Communications will also provide several programs relevant to integrated security solutions for critical infrastructure protection; waterside security; SATCOM-related equipment and training; aircraft modification and repair and the development of joint air, ground and sea tactical ranges.

Major General (ret) Stephen T. Rippe, who will lead L-3’s office in the region, added: “L-3 has a long and rich heritage in aerospace and defense. We are known for our ability to respond quickly to our clients’ needs with sophisticated, targeted and significant solutions and we are looking forward to sharing our many resources and capabilities with our clients as we grow in the region”.

Headquartered in New York City and with 2008 sales of US $15 billion, L-3 Communications is a prime contractor in aircraft modernization and maintenance, C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of high technology products, subsystems and systems.

In addition to the United Arab Emirates, L-3 Communications has corporate offices in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
 

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