Boeing is to receive communication open system architecture (COSA) integrated radio management systems (IRMS) for the C-17 aircraft under two contracts from Telephonics.

The C-17 Globemaster II is a high-wing, four-engine transport aircraft that can carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world, in day or night.

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The open architecture solution would be a part of modernising the aircraft and its capabilities.

Telephonics will produce and provide support to the C-17 communications systems, under the contracts together valued at about $35m.

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