Comtech receives $4.4 mn contract to provide a satellite system

MELVILLE, USA: Comtech Telecommunications Corp. has announced that its Orlando, Florida-based subsidiary, Comtech Systems, Inc., received a $4.4 million contract from the Brazilian Military for an upgrade to its satellite network.

In commenting on this important award, Fred Kornberg, president and chief executive officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., stated, "Our long-standing leadership positions in all facets of communications has firmly established Comtech as the choice for advanced satellite communication solutions. We look forward to continuing to work with the Brazilian Military on this and future opportunities."

Comtech Systems, Inc. specializes in system design, integration, supply and commissioning of turnkey communication systems including over-the-horizon microwave, line-of-sight microwave and satellite.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions. The Company believes many of its solutions play a vital role in providing or enhancing communication capabilities when terrestrial communications infrastructure is unavailable, inefficient or too expensive.

The Company conducts business through three complementary segments: telecommunications transmission, RF microwave amplifiers and mobile data communications. The Company sells products to a diverse customer base in the global commercial and government communications markets. The Company believes it is a market leader in the market segments that it serves.