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Smiths Group PLC 27 September 2006 Smiths Aerospace awarded $20 million contract on Presidential helicopter SMITHS Aerospace, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announces it has been awarded a contract to supply the new large area cockpit display system for the Lockheed Martin VH-71 Presidential helicopter. The contract is worth more than $20 million. The first VH-71 is expected to be ready to transport the President in 2009, with the entire fleet of 23 delivered to the Marine One squadron by late 2014. The displays will be manufactured by Smiths Aerospace in Michigan and United Kingdom, with deliveries beginning in 2006. Dr John Ferrie, President of Smiths Aerospace, said: 'The VH-71 marks the first time a helicopter has flown with a five-screen, large area integrated cockpit display suite. 'Smiths Aerospace is delighted to provide this technology for enhanced situational awareness and display of flight data on the Presidential helicopter.' Smiths is delivering other equipment for the VH-71 as part of the basic aircraft, including remote interface units, rotor ice protection units, automatic flight control systems and fuel probes. The programme has a potential total value of more than $30 million to Smiths Aerospace including the current cockpit display system contract and other systems already secured on this aircraft. ENDS About Team VH-71: Team VH-71 is led by Lockheed Martin Systems Integration - Owego, which serves as the prime contractor and systems integrator for the American-built US101 aircraft, an American variant of AgustaWestland's successful EH101 multi-mission helicopter. The US101 team collectively brings unmatched rotorcraft expertise and experience to this program: Lockheed Martin (prime contractor and systems integration), AgustaWestland (aircraft design) and Bell Helicopter (aircraft production), while General Electric will supply each helicopter with three, 2,500 shaft-horsepower CT7-8E engines. Smiths Group Smiths is a global technology business, listed on the London Stock Exchange. Smiths Group is a world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies. Our products and services make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group has four divisions: Aerospace, Detection, Medical and Specialty. It employs 32,000 people and has over 250 major facilities in 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths-group.com Smiths Aerospace Smiths Aerospace is a leading transatlantic aerospace systems and equipment business, with more than 11,000 employees and $2 billion revenues globally. The business holds key positions in the supply chains of all major military and civil aircraft and engine manufacturers and is a world-leader in digital, electrical power, mechanical systems, engine components and customer services. For further information visit www.smiths-aerospace.com Investor Relations Media Russell Plumley Chris Fox +44 (0)20 8457 8203 +44 (0)20 8457 8403 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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