Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives $1.4 Million Contract for Transportable Troposcatter Systems from the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
November 14, 2012--Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL)
announced today that its Orlando, Florida-based subsidiary, Comtech
Systems, Inc., has received a $1.4 million contract from the Swedish
Defense Materiel Administration to provide both its highly mobile
modular transportable transmission system ("MTTS") transit case
terminals and transportable communications trailer ("TCT") mounted
troposcatter systems. The MTTS terminals represent a breakthrough in the
new generation of high-capacity, digital troposcatter systems for highly
mobile users.
Fred Kornberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech
Telecommunications Corp., noted, "Our long-term commitment to investing
in the latest in transmission technology has firmly established Comtech
as the clear choice for this advanced communications solution. We look
forward to working with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration on
this and future opportunities."
Comtech Systems, Inc. (www.comtechsystems.com)
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.
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
Media: Michael D. Porcelain, Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer 631-962-7000 info@comtechtel.com