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EMS lands contract for F-22 antennas
July 18, 2007 (by
Lieven Dewitte) -
EMS Technologies Inc.'s Defense & Space Systems Division has won a $12 million contract from Lockheed Martin Corp. to provide antennas for the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter.
Atlanta-based EMS said the contract is it biggest ever from Lockheed Martin.
EMS will supply 60 flight sets of its Intraflight Data Link (IFDL) antenna system, which allow the F-22 to communicate tactical data with other F-22's during a mission, giving pilots the ability to share real-time information about a battle environment. This data network approach makes the F-22 more combat-ready, as it increases pilots' situational awareness and enables sophisticated, coordinated tactics, EMS said.
EMS expects its hardware deliveries to run through May 2010.
EMS will supply 60 flight sets of its Intraflight Data Link (IFDL) antenna system, which allow the F-22 to communicate tactical data with other F-22's during a mission, giving pilots the ability to share real-time information about a battle environment. This data network approach makes the F-22 more combat-ready, as it increases pilots' situational awareness and enables sophisticated, coordinated tactics, EMS said.
EMS expects its hardware deliveries to run through May 2010.