Bravura Wins $305 Million To Support US Army’s Tethered Aerostat Program
Bravura has won a $305 million contract to support US Army’s Persistent Surveillance Systems-Tethered aerostat program.
The contract came about after four bids were received online. The estimated completion date is July 2020. Funding and work location will be determined with each order, US department of defense said in a statement Tuesday.
The tethered aerostats support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions with dual sensor capability that provides high-resolution electro-optic, infrared capabilities.
It allows quick reaction forces to find, fix, track, target and engage direct or indirect fire threats.
It also provides support for force protection and allows for the extension of communication networks beyond the line of sight.
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