Hughes Network Systems, which provides satellite, multi-transport and network technology, was awarded one of several prime positions on an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Air Force. This $950 million-ceiling contract focuses on support for the USAF’s Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS).
Hughes will offer flexible satellite communications solutions that leverage open-systems design, modern software and algorithm development.
“This opportunity reflects our leadership in engineering open standard, interoperable network solutions that enable Department of Defense networks to operate as one,” said Rick Lober, VP and GM, Defense and Intelligence Systems, Hughes. “We look forward to bringing intelligent, multi-transport technologies, such as our unique Terminal Management Agent, to deploy the resilient networking the Air Force requires for mission assurance.”
This IDIQ contract is part of a multiple award, multi-level security effort to provide development and operation of systems as a unified force across all domains – including air, land, sea, space, cyber and electromagnetic spectrum – in an open architecture family of systems that enables capabilities via multiple integrated platforms.
