Ocean Systems

L-3 Ocean Systems is a leading worldwide supplier of acoustic undersea warfare systems, having designed, manufactured and supported a broad range of compact, lightweight, high performance acoustic systems for navies around the world for over 50 years. Our extensive experience spans a wide range of platforms, including helicopters, submarines and surface ships, that employ the Ocean Systems sonar systems. The division has evolved from being a key supplier primarily for the U. S. Navy to a provider of products to over 30 foreign countries. Ocean Systems possesses significant capabilities and an outstanding international reputation in the development and manufacture of underwater acoustic sensors and their integration into complex undersea warfare systems. Specialized knowledge in underwater acoustics, electroacoustic transduction, ocean engineering, materials engineering and high density packaging support our established development capabilities. Unique manufacturing and testing capabilities include specialized fabrication skills and facilities and automated test equipment.

Ocean Systems
15825 Roxford Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone: (818) 367-0111
Fax: (818) 367-0403
Website: L-3com.com/OS

John P. Fox
President

John Fox is the president of L-3 Communications Ocean Systems Group. Ocean Systems is comprised of L-3 Ocean Systems, Sylmar, CA; L-3 ELAC Nautik, Kiel, Germany; L-3 Klein and L-3 SeaBeam, Salem, NH. Ocean Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of acoustic undersea warfare systems for a wide range of platforms, including helicopters, submarines and surface ships. Ocean Systems target markets are: Anti-Submarine Warfare, Mine Warfare, Underwater Communications and Harbor Security. Ocean Systems is very successful internationally with over 70% of revenues originating from foreign navy customers. Mr. Fox brings over twenty-five years of broad technical experience, predominately naval systems, to the Ocean Systems business. Prior to his current position, Mr. Fox served as vice president and general manager of BAE Systems, Advanced Systems in Lansdale, PA. Advanced Systems is a leader in electronic attack and electronic surveillance systems. In November 2000, BAE SYSTEMS acquired the Manassas, VA facility from Lockheed Martin where Mr. Fox was vice president of Space Electronics. Mr. Fox has also held senior managerial positions at Lockheed Martin Federal Systems and Unisys Government Systems Group – Undersea Systems. Mr. Fox is a 1977 graduate of Drexel University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.