ORBIT Communication Systems Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at $3.1 M for the supply of multiple ship borne Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) tracking and communications systems to an undisclosed customer. This is the second major contract the company has been awarded recently for its tracking and telemetry systems following a $6.25 M order announced in October 2010.

The advanced tracking and communications systems are designed to be operated on platforms at sea. Compensating for the constant motion of the marine platforms, the stabilized systems deliver precise tracking of the UAV and will be utilized for communications, command, control and intelligence provided by the UAVs in maritime environments.

The systems are part of the company's family of tracking antenna solutions, which enable reliable and high speed telemetry, data and video communication links with platforms in motion for a broad range of applications, from flight tests to satellite imaging. The company provides comprehensive, fully customized tracking solutions, tailored to meet exact customer requirements.

“Our vast experience in developing tough, all-weather-proven communication systems allows us to offer our customers reliable systems that enable continuous UAV communication, even at sea,” said Avi Cohen, President and CEO of ORBIT CS. “We are proud to have been awarded this contract and foresee additional agreements in the near future.”