FlexRadio Awarded Airborne High Frequency Radio Contract in Collaboration with BAE Systems

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FlexRadio Systems has secured a multi-year production contract with BAE Systems to provide high frequency (HF) software defined radios for the U.S. Air Force's Airborne High Frequency Radio Modernization (AHFRM) program. This advanced radio system will enhance long-distance communication capabilities for aircrews in complex environments. The collaboration leverages FlexRadio's expertise in software-defined radio technology alongside BAE Systems' experience in C4ISR solutions, promising significant advancements in technological capabilities for military operations.

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• Secured a multi-year contract with BAE Systems, enhancing revenue opportunities.
• Improves communication capabilities for the U.S. Air Force, aligning with military modernization efforts.

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U.S. Air Force awards multi-year production contract for high frequency radio modernization

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FlexRadio Systems will collaborate with BAE Systems on a multi-year contract for the U.S. Air Force to provide high frequency (HF) software defined radios for its Airborne High Frequency Radio Modernization (AHFRM) program.

The new HF radio will deliver beyond line-of-sight, long distance, assured communications for aircrews in an increasingly complex and congested threat environment.

“The combination of FlexRadio’s unique software defined radio IP and HF expertise with BAE Systems’ breadth of knowledge and experience in advanced C4ISR solutions helped rapidly deliver a hardened solution that supports strategic and tactical missions,” stated Stephen Hicks, chief technology officer and vice president of engineering for FlexRadio Systems.

“Worldwide high frequency communication is what our commercial customers do every day using virtually every mode of operation and type of propagation,” said Matt Youngblood, chief executive officer of FlexRadio. “FlexRadio’s contribution to the AHFRM program will help to ensure future capabilities for warfighters for years to come.”

About FlexRadio Systems

FlexRadio Systems is a leader in technologically advanced software defined radio systems for the consumer, commercial and government markets. Founded in 2003, FlexRadio has customers in more than 30 countries with a wide range of products spanning consumer HF radio systems, government geolocation sensors and signals intelligence platforms. FlexRadio Systems is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, please visit www.flexradio.com.

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Lori Hicks

FlexRadio Systems

Phone: 512.535.4713

Mobile: 512.963.3423

lori@flexradio.com

Source: FlexRadio Systems

FAQ

What contract has BAE Systems received from the U.S. Air Force?

BAE Systems has received a multi-year contract to provide high frequency software defined radios for the U.S. Air Force's Airborne High Frequency Radio Modernization program.

How will the new radios benefit U.S. Air Force operations?

The new high frequency radios will ensure long-distance, assured communications for aircrews, crucial in complex threat environments.

What is the role of FlexRadio Systems in the BAE Systems contract?

FlexRadio Systems is collaborating with BAE Systems to deliver software defined radios as part of the U.S. Air Force's modernization initiative.

What is the significance of the HF radio for military operations?

The high frequency radio will enhance communication capabilities, ensuring connectivity in increasingly contested environments.