Pole/Zero to supply aircraft antenna interface units to U.S. Navy

The order includes antenna interface units, mounting trays, technical data and post-delivery support for the P-8A Poseidon Lot 11 full-rate production aircraft By DA Staff / 14 Oct 2020

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US Navy P-8A Poseidon (Credit: Boeing Defense)

Pole/Zero has been awarded a $24.2 million delivery order from the U.S. Navy as part of a $66 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract originally awarded in 2018.

The new delivery order includes antenna interface units and mounting trays, technical data, and post-delivery support for the P-8A Poseidon Lot 11 full-rate production aircraft in support of the U.S. Navy and its allies located in New Zealand and the Republic of Korea.

Additionally, spare units ordered will be distributed throughout the P-8A end customer locations.

Manufacturing will be performed at Pole/Zero’s world-class facility located in West Chester, Ohio, and deliveries will be completed by March 2023.

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