The US Air Force’s B-52 fleet is to receive communication systems integrated with the extremely-high-frequency (EHF) system.
The new system will enable the exchange of information through the family of advanced beyond line-of-sight terminals (FAB-T), which enhance communications with the B-52 from ground, air and space platforms.
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The first of three contract increments includes planning, risk mitigation and development of system requirements.
Increment two will cover the design and installation of the FAB-T communication hardware, and increment three will integrate the new system into the global information grid.
The total contract value is expected to be more than $100m.
The B-52’s have also been up graded with a combat network communications technology network-centric upgrade and the SNIPER advanced targeting pod.
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