Houston-based L-3 Communications [LLL] was awarded a multimillion dollar contract to provide high power amplifiers to Honeywell Technology Solutions (HTSI) in support of the Satellite Control Network Contract (SCNC). A rigorous 18-month selection process culminated in an amplifier design to serve the future commanding needs of the U.S. Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) for many years to come. The value of the contract tops $25 million, if all the options are exercised.

The AFSCN consists of two communications and operational control centers, and multiple antennas at nine sites worldwide. These ground stations are the communications link between the National Command Authorities and U.S. military forces worldwide. Honeywell selected L-3 to provide the multi-kilowatt amplifiers in both L- and S-Band frequencies for dramatically improved satellite command capabilities, L-3 officials said.