Mercury Systems Receives $24M RF Microelectronics Order for Airborne Electronic Warfare Application

ANDOVER, Mass., Feb. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, ), a leader in trusted, secure mission-critical technologies for aerospace and defense, announced it received a $24 million order from a leading defense prime contractor for SWaP-optimized radio frequency (RF) modules ready for integration into an advanced electronic warfare system. The order was booked in the Company’s fiscal 2020 second quarter and is expected to be shipped over the next several quarters.

“This order further cements Mercury’s position as an industry leader in high-performance RF microelectronics required to support next-generation electronic warfare systems,” said Kevin Beals, Vice President and General Manager of Mercury’s RF and Microwave group. “In the current environment of rapidly-emerging electronic threats, our military relies on innovative commercial companies like Mercury to develop the advanced electronic capabilities required to enable free operation across the electromagnetic spectrum. We are committed to delivering state-of-the-art solutions that are secure, reliable and purpose-built and exceed the performance needs of our customers.”

Mercury is accelerating innovation for our customers as we bridge the gap between commercial technology and defense applications to meet the industry’s current and emerging needs. For more information, visit or contact Mercury at (866) 627-6951 or .

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