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Viasat secures $568M contract to enhance C5ISR capabilities for US Defense
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Viasat secures $568M contract to enhance C5ISR capabilities for US Defense
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global satellite communications company, has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) with a ceiling value of $568 million. This contract extends a similar IDIQ agreement issued in 2019 and aims to support U.S. Defense Forces by advancing command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) capabilities.

Under the contract, Viasat will facilitate the transfer of C5ISR best practices from Special Operations Forces (SOF) to General Purpose Forces (GPF), bolstering their operational readiness. The company's extensive portfolio includes tactical gateways, airborne and ground SATCOM terminals, advanced networking solutions, and cybersecurity capabilities. Following its acquisition of Inmarsat in 2023, Viasat has expanded its offerings to include resilient communication solutions tailored to meet evolving Department of Defense (DoD) mission needs.

This contract structure is designed to address critical DoD priorities such as mobility, resilient networking, cybersecurity, and broadband SATCOM services. It enables the rapid acquisition and implementation of emerging technologies, ensuring military personnel benefit from cutting-edge solutions to meet operational demands. Viasat will also focus on identifying and integrating new innovations to support the DoD's enterprise C5ISR objectives.

"Viasat is proud to be a trusted partner for the entire Joint Force, providing the DoD with a wide range of capabilities and services including advanced tactical networking, ground system and mobile satellite communications (SATCOM) solutions, information assurance and cybersecurity products, and satellite services," said Susan Miller, President of Viasat Government. "We look forward to continuing our close partnership with the DoD to solve complex problems and support military forces across domains with flexible, resilient and secure capabilities that enable enhanced operations and improved situational awareness across the battlespace."

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