Viasat announced on Monday that the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM) has awarded the company an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for an undisclosed amount to purchase supplemental units for Viasat’s KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminal (STT).
NAVWARSYSCOM can quickly enable platforms (aircraft, vehicles and maritime vessels) with size, weight and power restrictions to finally be a part of the Link 16 network, exchange near real-time tactical situational awareness data and secure voice with other high-valued Link 16-enabled platforms.
“Viasat’s KOR-24A STT has the ability to provide our international military partners with convenient, streamlined access to next-generation technology capabilities needed to enhance situational awareness and improve mission effectiveness across the battlespace,” said Ken Peterman, president, Government Systems, Viasat. “Given current backlog and pending orders of Viasat’s KOR-24A STTs by both U.S. and international defense customers, we see this as another testament to the increased demand for a flexible, multi-channel Link 16 radio at the tactical edge.”
The KOR-24A STT is the world’s only multi-channel radio capable of performing Link 16 communications in a small form factor, and includes interoperable functionality to improve communications between U.S. and international coalition partners’ military agencies requiring critical information from multiple networks.
The contract is structured to expand and evolve over time to enable NAVWARSYSCOM to provide international defense forces with Viasat’s KOR-24A STT through Foreign Military Sales cases.
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