The total includes $8.9 million of MTS program orders and $0.6 million in follow-on orders for the Army National Guard's acquisition of MTS equipment and services. Total orders received to date against the $418.2 million MTS contract increased to $370.9 million.

The orders are for the supply of Comtech's MT-2012 mobile satellite transceivers, ruggedized and control station computers, installation kits and technical support services. Comtech's Model MT-2012 mobile satellite transceivers feature embedded Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, including Savi Technology's ISO-compliant EchoPoint RFID Reader, as well as secure Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities.

The Army National Guard orders are being funded pursuant to the Supplemental Army National Guard and Army Reserve Equipment Plan. Total orders received to date against the supplemental funding bill increased to $55.9 million.

Fred Kornberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., said, "We are pleased to have received orders for the continuing support of the U.S. Army MTS Program, as well as the Army National Guard. Our field-proven technology is used extensively by the Army National Guard's First Responders and by the U.S. Army in areas of conflict, such as Iraq and Afghanistan. We are proud of the critical role our technology continues to play in these important programs."

Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation, a Germantown, Maryland-based company, is engaged in the provision of satellite-based packet data communication systems and location and messaging services through the use of advanced communication and network technology - Comtech Telecommunications.