, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.5M from a leading defence contractor for microwave high power switches that will be used in an air surveillance radar system. These systems are designed to protect forces and critical assets from cruise missiles, unmanned aircraft and for general homeland defence and special event protection.
Deliveries on this contract are expected to commence in Q4 FY2012 and continue for 15 months.
David Robbins, CEO of Micronetics, states, “This order is part of our base business portfolio of products and programs. This is another win which indicates to us that our base business remains robust and validates our strategy of supporting defence systems which focus on troop protection with sustained demands over a long period of time.
Micronetics manufactures microwave and radio frequency (RF) components and integrated subassemblies used in a variety of defense, aerospace and commercial applications. Micronetics also manufactures and designs test equipment and components that test the strength, durability and integrity of communication signals in communication equipment. Micronetics serves a diverse customer base, including BAE Systems, Boeing, Cobham, EADS, General Dynamics, ITT, L-3 Communications, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Rockwell, Teradyne, and Thales.
Source: Press Release