In July 2006, SSG was acquired by L3 Communications and renamed L3-Communications/SSG-Tinsley . SSG Inc manufactures high stray-light rejection telescopes for infrared, visible and ultraviolet applications. These products are mainly used by government for airborne or space applications. SSG also manufactures reflective aspheric metal optical components. The firm designs and supplies sophisticated optical systems. Main lines of business include optical subsystems and pointing and stabilizing systems for prime contractors that build telecommunication satellites and tactical systems for the government