IAI wins $20m airborne network centric warfare contract

The system will provide a foreign customer with cross-platform interoperability and improved C4I capabilities, as well as connectivity among multi-player task forces.

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) (TASE: ARSP.B1) has won a $20 million contract to supply an airborne network centric warfare (NCW) communication system to a foreign customer. IAI Systems, Missiles and Space Group's MLM Division developed the system. The company did not disclose the customer's identity.

The system will provide cross-platform interoperability and improved C4I capabilities, as well as connectivity among multi-player task forces. NCW communication systems enhance the operational capabilities of modern armed forces, and are a key element in maintaining air superiority in a hostile environment.

IAI president and CEO Joseph Weiss, "This contract reflects our customer's vote of confidence in IAI's system as well as our commitment to provide a highly-reliable and advanced solution. The system's unique advantages are the result of IAI's deep understanding of customer needs and we consider this achievement to reflect a strong partnership and mutual commitment to our customer."

Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on December 16, 2012

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