Mykotronx Gets Beefed Up ASIC Contract For Military Satellite

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The Milstar EHF bird

Irvine - Jan 14, 2003
Rainbow Technologies, subsidiary Mykotronx, Inc. has received a modification to its contract to develop a custom ASIC which is part of a system that provides cryptographic capabilities for a new military satellite communication network.

The modification's value to Mykotronx, a subcontractor to L3 Communications for the program, is $15.3 million. The award brings the Mykotronx contract's total current value to $25.5 million.

This modification provides for further development to ensure proper interfacing and enhanced security of state-of-the-art space, ground and embeddable cryptographic technology that supplies both communications security (COMSEC) and transmission security (TRANSEC) capabilities for the new Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite system.

Known as ACTS, for Advanced Extremely High Frequency Communications Security and Transmission Security System, the new system will replace the existing MILSTAR network, which provides survivable, worldwide secure satellite communication connectivity, increased communication capacity, and cryptographic algorithm capabilities. The new system will also offer programming flexibility to adapt to future requirements.

"The technology we develop for ACTS will set a standard for government secure communications, as well as for future cryptographic products," said John Droge, vice president, Rainbow Mykotronx.

"As one of the leading high-assurance cryptographic developers for the U.S. government, Rainbow Mykotronx is pleased to receive this continued recognition, as well as make another critical contribution to our nation's security."

Since 1979, Rainbow Mykotronx has pioneered cryptographic technology and set standards for secure electronic communications. Rainbow Mykotronx has designed and manufactured the world's most sophisticated and dependable custom cryptographic solutions.

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EMS Tech Wins Strategic European Military Satellite Order With Alcatel

Atlanta - Jan 10, 2003
EMS Technologies, Inc. has received a contract valued at over $2.5 million from Alcatel Space to supply high- powered, ferrite switch technology for the SAR-Lupe imaging satellite mission.

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