DefenceTalkUS-based industrial conglomerate United Technologies announced on Monday it had reached an agreement to buy aerospace supplier Rockwell Collins for $30 billion, including debt. “This acquisition adds tremendous capabilities to our aerospace businesses and strengthens our complementary offerings of technologically advanced aerospace systems,” said UTC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Hayes. “Together, Rockwell Collins […]https://www.defencetalk.com/united-technologies-snaps-up-rockwell-collins-for-30-billion-70416/

DefenceTalkRockwell Collins’ Flight2™ avionics system has been selected by the Pakistan Air Force through the Foreign Military Sales Office, Warner Robins, Georgia, for the upgrade of up to 11 C-130E and 5 C-130B aircraft. Rockwell Collins will provide the integrated avionics suite along with training and technical support during installation. Additional support includes consolidated flight […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rockwell-collins-to-upgrade-pakistan-air-force-c-130-69642/

DefenceTalkCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa: Sen. Joni Ernst, Lockheed Martin and Rockwell Collins executives commemorated the delivery of the first Gen III F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) today. In addition to the HMDS, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II demonstrator was on site at the Cedar Rapids headquarters of Rockwell Collins for Sen. Ernst to get […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rockwell-delivers-first-gen-iii-f-35-helmet-mounted-display-system-64987/

DefenceTalkRockwell Collins today unveiled its ARINC MultiLink flight tracking service, offering a comprehensive and cost-effective global flight tracking solution for the world’s airlines. ARINC MultiLink brings together multiple data sources to reliably report the location of an aircraft anywhere in the world. These sources include (1) ADS-C; (2) high-frequency data link (HFDL) performance data; (3) […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rockwell-collins-introduces-arinc-multi-link-flight-tracking-service-63440/

DefenceTalkIn celebration of the F-35 making its international debut, the Rockwell Collins ESA Vision Systems F-35 Lightning II Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) will be in the spotlight at the Farnborough Airshow 2014. The F-35 HMDS provides pilots with unprecedented situational awareness. All the information that pilots need to complete their missions – through all […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rockwell-collins-showcasing-f-35-lightning-ii-hmds-at-farnborough-airshow-2014-60036/

DefenceTalkThe F-35 Lightning II Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) will make its CANSEC debut this year in the Rockwell Collins exhibit (Booth 1103). The HMDS, manufactured by Rockwell Collins ESA Vision Systems, provides F-35 pilots with unprecedented situational awareness for piloting the most advanced aircraft in the world. The virtual head up display provides pilots […]https://www.defencetalk.com/f-35-lightning-ii-helmet-mounted-display-system-to-make-cansec-debut-59722/

DefenceTalkRockwell Collins’ Flight2 avionics system has been selected for the Royal Air Force of Oman’s C-130 upgrade program. The equipment will be installed on three aircraft with work scheduled to begin in 2013. “Royal Air Force of Oman pilots will experience greater situational awareness and communications capabilities with the highly advanced avionics onboard these aircraft,” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rockwell-collins-selected-for-oman-c-130-upgrade-47542/

DefenceTalkRockwell Collins, a world leading provider of innovative and trusted solutions for the battlespace, is expanding its presence in the Middle East. “We currently employ 300 people in the region for program management, systems engineering, field service support and business development and we are forming new strategic partnerships to further reinforce customer support,” said Claude […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rockwell-details-exhibit-at-idex-2013-46768/