Mercury Systems to Provide Missile Defense RF Modules

Andover, Massachusetts-based Mercury Systems, Incorporated will provide state-of-the-art radio frequency (RF) modules for missile defense systems, under a $2.2M defense prime contractor order. The modules will be integrated into a ballistic missile defense radar system using the company’s small form factor packaging of RF microelectronics. "Receiving this new order to support performance-enhancing upgrades for one of our nation’s ballistic missile defense programs underscores the success of Mercury’s next generation business model," said Kevin Beals, vice president and general manager of Mercury’s RF and Microwave group. "We are honored to leverage the design and manufacturing expertise of our Advanced Microelectronics Centers to deliver affordable RF microelectronics. We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensure the success of our valued customers and our military forces in a continuously-evolving threat environment."