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Telephonics Corporation Awarded $162M Contract for MH-60R and MH-60S Helicopter Systems

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Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation, has been awarded a five-year contract worth $162 million to support the U.S. Navy's Performance Based Logistics (PBL) program for the MH-60R and MH-60S maritime helicopters. The contract, which has a base period running through 2025 and a two-year option, will see Telephonics providing spares procurement, supply test equipment, and repair/replacement work on critical components of the AN/APS-153(V) Multi-Mode Maritime Surveillance Radar and Communication System Control Group (CSCG) products.

Key Takeaways:

  • The contract is valued at $162 million, with a current funded backlog of $84 million.
  • The five-year base contract period runs through 2025, with a two-year option.
  • Telephonics will provide spares procurement, supply test equipment, and repair/replacement work on critical components of the AN/APS-153(V) radar system and CSCG products.
  • The AN/APS-153(V) is an advanced radar system providing enhanced littoral and maritime domain awareness for MH-60R operators.
  • The CSCG is the communication backbone of both aircraft, providing access to military and Air Traffic Control (ATC) radios, radio navigation aids, and onboard intercommunication nets.
  • Kevin McSweeney, President of Telephonics Corporation, stated that the company is proud to provide continued support to the vital U.S. Navy programs.
  • Telephonics has been a leading provider of highly sophisticated intelligence, surveillance, and communications solutions since 1933.
  • The company designs, develops, manufactures, and provides logistical support and lifecycle sustainment services to defense, aerospace, and commercial customers worldwide.

Statistics:

  • The contract value is $162 million, with a current funded backlog of $84 million.
  • The five-year base contract period runs through 2025.
  • The two-year option period extends through 2027.
  • The AN/APS-153(V) radar system is an advanced surveillance technology that provides enhanced littoral and maritime domain awareness.
  • The CSCG is a critical communication system that supports aircraft sustainment needs.

Sources:

  • Telephonics Corporation press release, April 19, 2021
  • Griffon Corporation annual report, 2021
  • USA.gov, Performance Based Logistics (PBL) program
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation, AN/APS-153(V) radar system

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