L-3 ALST is a leading supplier of laser rangefinders used in sensor systems mounted in airborne fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft and UAVs, naval surface ships and submarines and hand-held thermal imagers, as well as orbital space vehicles. The designs developed by L-3 ALST have surpassed industry standards for compact size, ruggedness and performance at a low cost. During 2006, the company will introduce an ultra-compact laser designator/ rangefinder optimized for use in small UAVs and man-portable systems.