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Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives $2.8 Million Contract
for Quick Deploy Satellite System, Satellite Network Capacity
and Technical Services to Support Republic of Georgia Army Deployment
MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug 30, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:CMTL) announced today
that its Maryland-based subsidiary, Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation,
received a $2.8 million contract from the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics
Command (CECOM) to support the deployment of the Republic of Georgia
Army in the Middle East.
The foreign military sales (FMS) contract is for the supply of
Comtech's Quick Deploy Satellite System (QDSS), satellite network
bandwidth, training and technical support. QDSS is a portable
briefcase communications platform utilizing components similar
to those used in Comtech's Movement Tracking System (MTS) including
Comtech's Model MT-2011 mobile satellite transceiver, embedded
Global Positioning System (GPS), in-vehicle computers and Comtech's
advanced satellite network infrastructure. These components and
capabilities provide mobile forces with highly reliable on-the-move
communications integrated into a real time battle command situational
awareness and information control system.
Fred Kornberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech
Telecommunications Corp., said, "We are pleased to support
the deployment of the Georgian Army and its operations in the
Middle East. The continued deployment of the QDSS in conjunction
with our satellite network infrastructure and technical support
demonstrates the importance of our technology to both U.S. and
coalition military forces. We look forward to supporting this
new customer's future satellite system requirements."
Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation, a Germantown, Maryland-based
company, is engaged in the provision of satellite-enhanced packet
data communication systems and location and messaging services
through the use of advanced communication and network technology.
To learn more about Comtech Mobile Datacom, please visit the company's
website at www.comtechmobile.com.
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
or ineffective. The Company conducts business through three complementary
segments: telecommunications transmission, mobile data communications
and RF microwave amplifiers. 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.
Certain information in this press release contains statements
that are forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant
risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially
from such forward-looking information. The Company's Securities
and Exchange Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties.
Any forward-looking information in this press release is qualified
in its entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such
Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
PCMTL
SOURCE: Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
Media:
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
Robert G. Rouse, Executive Vice President
and Chief Operating Officer
or
Jerome Kapelus, Senior Vice President,
Strategy and Business Development
631-962-7000
Info@comtechtel.com
Copyright Business Wire 2007
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