COM DEV International Ltd. has been awarded an Authority to Proceed (ATP) contract to begin work on equipment for two commercial communications satellites, with options for two additional satellites. The ATP, which covers preliminary engineering and materials procurement, is valued at $5 million. The full contract value is expected to be in excess of $14 million, with the potential to increase to more than $26 million if the customer exercises all options. COM DEV will provide C and Ku band multiplexers, switches and microwave components. The contract is expected to be fully executed by the end of October, 2012, with delivery scheduled for November, 2013.

"It is exciting to win another multi-satellite contract," said Mike Williams, President of COM DEV International Products. "It is further evidence that we have a very effective program for developing high performing, low cost products that match the needs of the demanding commercial marketplace."