L-3 strengthens satellite offering with 3Di acquisition
Deal brings new security capabilities to government contractor
- By David Hubler
- Sep 22, 2010
L-3 Communications Corp. has acquired 3Di Technologies LLC, a provider of secure satellite communications. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
3Di provides highly specialized end-to-end secure satellite communications utilized by forward-deployed U.S. special operations and in-theater personnel.
The acquisition of the company based in Hanover, Md., was completed Sept. 17 and announced by L-3 on Sept. 22.
The business will become part of the Microwave Group within L-3’s Electronic Systems segment, the announcement said.
3Di Technologies provides complete communications solutions for a global customer base, primarily using satellite networks and related technologies to deliver high-end, professional-grade services in mission-critical applications.
Its products and services are applicable to intelligence, defense and select commercial customers.
The company combines equipment, professional services, satellite services, voice-over-IP services, and field support into customized turnkey solutions, the L-3 announcement states.
3Di is expected to generate approximately $40 million in sales this calendar year, according to the L-3 announcement.
L-3 Communications, of New York City, ranks No. 8 on Washington Technology’s 2010 Top 100 list of the largest federal government contractors.
About the Author
David Hubler is the former print managing editor for GCN and senior editor for Washington Technology. He is freelance writer living in Annandale, Va.