Data Link Solutions, ViaSat win more JTRS work

Data Link Solutions and ViaSat have been awarded increased ceilings for their contracts for Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS JTRS) terminals.

Data Link Solutions received an increase of $123,446,064, raising the value of their contract to $602,046,064, according to the Department of Defense contract announcement. ViaSat received a $123,448,640 increase, raising the value of their contract to $602,048,640.

The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract covers production, development and sustainment of MIDS JTRS terminals.

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