Sypris wins contract for Leonardo DRS for electronic assemblies
Sypris Electronics, a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, on 11 August received an initial contract award from Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics to manufacture and test electronic assemblies for a shipboard system.
Production will begin in 2020. Sypris did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement.
‘Our collaborative approach in providing a tailored manufacturing and test solution was an important element to this win,’ said Jim Long, VP and general manager of Sypris Electronics.
The Tampa, Florida-based company delivers electronics design, development, supply chain and manufacturing/test capabilities for defence OEMs in the air, land and sea domains.
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