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MCL wins UK electronic surveillance contract
Marlborough Communications Limited (MCL) has been awarded a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for its Light Weight Electronic Surveillance Capability (LWESC), it announced on 21 May.
The six-figure contract will see MCL add to the MoD’s fleet of PRD-13(V)3 systems, which can search large parts of the radio spectrum and provide greater signals intelligence (SIGINT) and situational awareness.
MCL, under its long-term partnership with L-3 Linkabit, will deliver the handheld, Android-based PRD-13(V)3 system. The system provides system control when it is tethered to the processor. The on-the-move system fits on a lightweight frame that can support the antenna and radio with a low-visibility rucksack.
Mark Harbin, ISTAR capability manager, MCL, said: ‘MCL has years of experience supplying and supporting the UK MoD with electronic surveillance capabilities, and we are delighted to announce this significant contract today.
‘This contract is a testament to the strong partnership we have with our US suppliers. Importantly, it enables us to provide the latest capabilities with a support package for the UK that fits the needs of our customers, and crucially, the needs of our soldiers too. Our continued success in this area confirms that MCL is at the forefront of electronic surveillance in the UK.’
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