Exelis (NYSE: XLS) is a relatively new name in the defense and aerospace sector, having spun off from ITT (ITT 0.95%) a couple of years ago. It competes in the command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance space – or C4ISR for all you acronym lovers.

Our roving reporter Rex Moore was at last month's Air & Space Conference near Washington, D.C., and spoke with Bob Edmonds about Exelis' business. In this video, Edmonds talks about some interesting products and services his company offers involving GPS, night-vision goggles, and even communication to and from Mars.