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An aircrew from 16th Combat Aviation Brigade and their AH-64E Apache Guardian hover at Wheeler Army Airfield before landing to train with 2-6 Cavalry, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, Jan. 6. During their training rotation, the crews and airframes will be used in multiple exercises, including Lightning Forge and RIMPAC. (Photo by Sgt. Daniel K. Johnson, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs)

Boeing has selected ViaSat to provide terminals for AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters.

ViaSat will deliver about 90 Link 16 small tactical terminals (STT) for Lots 5 and 6 of AH-64E production, according to a ViaSat news release.

“This STT full-rate production contract will cover Apache helicopters for the next two years,” ViaSat said. “In addition, the STT has been selected by the U.S. government as the long-term radio solution for Link 16 and Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) capability for AH-64E Apache helicopters.”

“The AH-64E Apache award is a significant milestone for ViaSat in that it enables us to deliver critical communications capabilities for Army aviation while providing a logistically common solution for Link 16 needs across multiple applications,” said ViaSat senior vice president Ken Peterman.

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Michael Peck is a correspondent for Defense News and a columnist for the Center for European Policy Analysis. He holds an M.A. in political science from Rutgers University. Find him at theuncommondefense.com. His email is mikedefense1@gmail.com.