Cobham bags EW orders
Cobham has received several orders worth around $18 million from an undisclosed defence firm for radio frequency (RF) microelectronics and antenna assemblies that support an airborne EW programme, it announced on 6 June.
Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions provides electronic warfare support, electronic protection, and electronic attack capabilities for maritime, land and air operations. Its locations at Lansdale, Pennsylvania and San Diego and San Jose, California will carry out the work under these orders.
Jill Kale, president, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, said: ‘We are proud to once again support our customers on this important programme. Our microelectronic components and assemblies enable EW system sensitivity while our strong antenna expertise helps the warfighter communicate, maintain situational awareness, and stay safe.’
The company's EW-related products include integrated assemblies subsystems and modules, microelectronic components, positioner and gimbal solutions and antenna and jammer solutions. Its EW products are found on many US military platforms deployed worldwide.
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