[Satellite Today – 3-24-08] DataPath Inc. has been awarded a $6.6 million contract to support DataPath terminals and trucks used in the U.S. Army‘s Joint Network Node (JNN)/Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) program, DataPath announced March 24.
     Work under the delivery order, which is part of a previously announced four-year contract with the Army that has a potential value of up to $270 million, includes resets and repairs to terminals returning from the battlefield as well as upgrades that include compatibility for Wideband Global Satcom Ka-band and cold weather operation.
    "Our work establishing the JNN network with the U.S. Army and deploying more than 800 rugged, mobile [terminals] demonstrated our ability to deliver advanced battlefield communications capabilities for any situation," Steve Lindeman, vice president and general manager of DataPath’s Integrated Systems and Services division, said in a statement. "Under this reset contract, we continue to work closely with the Army to enhance the deployed [satellite communications] terminals that enable high-bandwidth communications out to forward operating bases in theater."