Redwire Awarded Contract to Manufacture Link-16 Antennas for National Security LEO Constellation

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Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) has secured a contract to deliver 42 high gain antennas for a national security customer's low-Earth orbit satellite constellation. The antennas, which enhance beyond line-of-sight communications, are scheduled for delivery within 18 months. The production will take place at Redwire's Longmont, Colorado facility, which can produce over 120 antennas. This builds on Redwire's previous success in delivering antennas for the initial phase, underscoring their commitment to advanced antenna technology for national security applications.

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• Secured contract for 42 high gain antennas, enhancing future revenue potential.
• Production to take place at an expanded facility capable of exceeding 120 antennas.
• Demonstrated success in previous phases strengthens credibility with national security clients.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced today that it has been contracted to deliver 42 high gain antennas for an undisclosed national security customer for a low-Earth orbit satellite constellation with significant follow-on potential. Scheduled to be delivered within the next 18 months, the antennas will enable beyond line-of-sight communications for the warfighter using a secured tactical network. Earlier this year, Redwire successfully delivered antennas for the initial phase of this constellation.

This production lot will be manufactured in Redwire’s recently expanded Longmont, Colorado facility, which utilizes modular array work cells that enable a factory capacity well in excess of 120 antennas.

“Redwire is proud to continue to develop critical, enabling antenna technology for our national security customer,” said Dean Bellamy, Redwire’s Executive Vice President of National Security. “This antenna product line encompasses years of research and development of advanced antenna systems alongside industry and military customers. Redwire has already begun investing in the development of future mission critical antenna technologies for future phases of this constellation, as well as other Department of Defense and Intelligence Community missions.”

Redwire’s antenna technology delivers unmatched gain performance over an ultra-wide bandwidth. It interfaces to radios that support wideband frequency-hopping tactical networking. The antenna technology was demonstrated in part under an Air Force Commercialization Readiness Program called AFWERX.

The award builds on years of development of advanced antenna systems for industry and military customers. Redwire’s antenna technology was selected for the original pathfinder mission to demonstrate this waveform from space.

About Redwire

Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) is a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, with valuable IP for solar power generation and in-space 3D printing and manufacturing. With decades of flight heritage combined with the agile and innovative culture of a commercial space platform, Redwire is uniquely positioned to assist its customers in solving the complex challenges of future space missions. For more information, please visit www.redwirespace.com.

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FAQ

What contract did Redwire Corporation secure?

Redwire Corporation secured a contract to deliver 42 high gain antennas for a national security customer's low-Earth orbit satellite constellation.

What is the significance of the antennas Redwire is delivering?

The antennas will enable beyond line-of-sight communications for national security applications.

When are the antennas expected to be delivered?

The antennas are scheduled for delivery within the next 18 months.

Where will the antennas be manufactured?

The antennas will be manufactured at Redwire's facility in Longmont, Colorado.

How does this contract affect Redwire's business outlook?

This contract enhances Redwire's revenue potential and strengthens their position in the national security sector.