[July 03, 2008] Comtech Secures Movement Tracking System Orders Tweet (Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Comtech Telecommunications announced that its Maryland-based subsidiary, Comtech Mobile Datacom, received orders totaling $5.6 million under its Movement Tracking System, or MTS contract, with the U.S. Army. Total orders received to date against the $605.1 million MTS contract increased to $126.0 million. The orders are for the supply of satellite network bandwidth, satellite network operations management, program management, and technical support services in support of ongoing MTS program activities in the United States and abroad. Fred Kornberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications, said, "These orders illustrate the importance of Comtech's satellite network, satellite network operations management, program management, and technical support services in providing turn-key satellite tracking and communication systems for the U.S. Army's MTS Program. We look forward to supporting the future communication requirements of the MTS Program and other critical Department of Defense programs." Comtech Mobile Datacom is engaged in the provision of satellite-based packet data communication systems and location and messaging services through the use of advanced communication and network technology. Comtech Telecommunications designs, develops, produces and markets products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]