Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other mission-critical industries, announced today that the U.S. Army has issued a purchase order to Astronics Test Systems for the TS-4549/T Radio Test Sets Program. The order initiates the full-rate production stage of the program and is for $44.7 million. The order is expected to cover deliveries over the next 20 months.
The U.S. Army originally awarded Astronics an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the TS-4549/T program in June of 2024. The program was originally funded at $215 million, with $145 million remaining after today’s announcement.
Jim Mulato, President of Astronics Test Systems, said, “We are proud to be partnered with the U.S. Army on this important program, and are excited to begin full-rate production. The volume ramp will be challenging, but our team is prepared and ready for it. Our goal is to execute the current order effectively and efficiently, paving the way for additional production orders in the future.”
