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ViaSat awarded MIDS-LVT BU2 development order

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CARLSBAD, USA: The U.S. government has awarded ViaSat Inc. a development contract for Block Upgrade 2 (BU2) hardware and software upgrades to its Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVT) link-16 terminals, valued at $33,469,487 with options of $5,713,160.

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The order resulted from a solicitation from Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). The order adds new functionality to the MIDS-LVT system fleet worldwide.

Jay Kaufman, GM, ViaSat Tactical Data Links said: "This order reflects the government commitment to maintaining the long-term viability of the MIDS-LVT radios deployed worldwide, ensuring continued link-16 data link capability for the warfighter many years into the future."

MIDS-LVT forms the backbone of the link-16 network across the U.S. DoD and the international coalition. Core terminal functions include link-16 data as well as secure voice with TACAN capabilities on selected terminals.

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