Data Link Solutions receives Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems contract for Saudi Arabia

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About Data Link Solutions:
Data Link Solutions (DLS) was established in 1996 by BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins to pursue the next generation Link 16 applications. With a heritage of more than 20 years of Link 16 design and production experience of more than 2,500 Link 16 low power systems and 1,000 Link 16 high power systems, DLS is a leading supplier of Link 16 terminals and software, as well as logistics and support services for air, land, and sea-based platforms.

DLS has provided MIDS terminals for more than 25 different platforms in 20 different countries with product offerings that include the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System Class 2 family, the Multi-functional Information Distribution System (MIDS) LVT-1 Low Volume Terminal and LVT-3 Fighter Data Link, the URC-138 Link 16 terminal, and various country-unique data links.

About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global defence and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 88,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded 12 billion pounds (US22 billion dollars) in 2005, excluding the Group's former interest in Airbus.

For further information contact:
Kelly Smith, Account Director, MCS/Action
Tel: +971 50 498 3085

Guy Douglas, BAE Systems
Tel: +44 (0)7736 810490

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BAE Systems, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6YU, UK
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