US Army awards $35 million satellite communications contract to Rockwell Collins

Iowa-based avionics and defense company Rockwell Collins has received a $35 million contract from the US Army for satellite communications services. This new agreement is part of the indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery contract for services worth $88 million.

Rockwell Collins is expected to deliver its services through FlexForce Life Cycle Service Solution which it had been using for various military and government organizations across the globe. The contract will see Rockwell Collins delivers upgrades to satellite communications services, provide maintenance to the systems and networks, as well as give training support for the Army in their missions.

According to Scott Gunnufson, vice president and general manager of Service Solutions for Rockwell Collins, the company will also be handling the maintenance of critical satellite equipment which delivers internet on satellite, voice, video, and data solutions to military personnel, necessary for warfare.

 

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