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TTM Technologies Aerospace & Defense Sector Awarded Contract from the U.S. Army for AN/UPR-4(V) PDRS
August 31, 2023 | Globe NewswireEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
TTM Technologies, Inc, a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including mission systems, radio frequency (RF) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies and printed circuit boards (PCBs) has received a multi-year AN/UPR-4(V) Passive Detection & Reporting System (PDRS) award from the U.S. Army to support their Air Missile Defense Planning and Control System (ADMPCS) and Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). TTM has received the initial $14.7M order, with the total contract valued at $86.7M over five years.
The system meets all Department of Defense, FAA, and Eurocontrol regulations to reduce 1030 MHz/1090 MHz radio frequency transmissions and interrogation rates in air traf?c and military domains.
“TTM continues to be a global leader in the design and development of cutting-edge IFF technologies, and we are proud to be supporting the U.S. Army Integrated Fires Mission Command (“IFMC”) Project Office,” says Jeff Jankowsky, President, C4ISR & Space Business Unit.
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The Right Approach: The End of an Era—DoD Proposes MIL-PRF-31032 Cancellation
04/21/2026 | Steve Williams -- Column: The Right ApproachThe Defense Logistics Agency has initiated formal proceedings to cancel the military's primary performance specification for printed circuit boards, a move that could reshape how the U.S. defense industrial base qualifies and sources one of its most critical electronic components. On March 4, 2026, DLA Weapons Support issued a memorandum to military and industry coordination activities announcing that MIL-PRF-31032, along with its six associated specification sheets, has been proposed for cancellation. A 30-day comment period was allotted, with concurrence or comments due by April 3, 2026.
Northrop Grumman Delivers GPS-Jamming-Resistant Airborne Navigation System
04/20/2026 | Northrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman delivered the first production unit of the EGI-M navigation system, designed to provide military users with accurate positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) data.
Lockheed Martin Wins $105M U.S. Space Force Contract for GPS Ground Control Upgrade
04/20/2026 | Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth up to $105 million by the U.S. Space Force to continue modernizing and sustaining the Global Positioning System (GPS) ground control network.
EMI Promotes David Vue to Lead Military and Aerospace Division
03/31/2026 | Express Manufacturing Inc.Express Manufacturing, Inc. (EMI), a global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, announced the promotion of David Vue to Military and Aerospace Division Manager.
Mobix Labs Secures Significant U.S. Navy Tomahawk Missile Component Order as Production Accelerates
03/04/2026 | BUSINESS WIREMobix Labs, Inc., a provider of 5G mmWave, defense, and aerospace components, today announced receipt of a significant production purchase order for components used in the U.S. Navy’s Tomahawk cruise missile program.