Tracor, Inc., provides sophisticated electronic and information technology products, systems and services for the Department of Defense, other U.S. government agencies, foreign governments and commercial customers. The company's products and services largely support high priority DOD weapons, platforms and systems enable defence customers to enhance the operational performance and readiness of existing platforms. Foreign sales were principally made to Pacific Rim, European and Middle Eastern countries and to the Australian government. The company acquired AEL Industries Inc., Cordant Holdings Inc., and Westmark Systems Inc. in 96. Information systems accounted for 37% of revenues in 1997; systems technologies, 37% & aerospace 26%.