FAIRFAX, Va. – Axsys Technologies, a division of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, delivered a V9 Multi-Sensor camera system to Placer County, Calif. The system is installed on a new AS350B3 helicopter that supports the County’s Sheriff Department. The Axsys team customized the design of the V9 system based on Placer County’s requirements and inputs. General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).

The Axsys V9 Multi-Sensor is a mid-size, lightweight and user-friendly gyro-stabilized imaging system. Designed to meet airborne law enforcement and surveillance missions, its user-driven hand controller, laser pointer and fully integrated search light slaving capabilities provide maximum functionality and reliability. Contained in a durable, aircraft-grade aluminum body, the V9 Multi-Sensor is compact and durable.

Placer County has been identified as the fastest growing county in California, with more than 324,000 residents. It consists of six incorporated cities and towns and numerous small communities.

Headquartered in Fairfax, Va., General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems is a provider of end-to-end mission solutions in systems integration, development and operations support to customers in the defense, intelligence, space and homeland security communities. The company integrates land, air, sea, space and cyber assets to facilitate the collection, exploitation, analysis and dissemination of mission-critical intelligence information.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 91,700 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about General Dynamics is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.

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