NEW YORK---United Industrial Corporation today announced that its AAI Corporation subsidiary has been awarded a new contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command.
Valued at up to $29 million, the contract enables the U.S. Navy to order an unspecified quantity of Generic Navy Stimulator/Simulators (GNSS) units, navigation simulators and engineering services in support of the U.S. Navy's Battle Force Tactical Training Program over the next five years.
United Industrial's AAI unit has supported both domestic and international Battle Force Tactical Training Programs since 1998, delivering 278 GNSS units, 30 navigation simulators and the Carry on Combat Systems Trainer for a total of $66 million.
Richard R. Erkeneff, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Industrial, commented, "This new contract provides the groundwork for United Industrial to continue supporting the Navy's important Battle Force Tactical Training Program over the next five years. We are proud of the partnership we have built with the Navy and are delighted that our high-technology shipboard training systems have become a valuable component in training Navy radar operators. We look forward to meeting the Navy's future needs and remain focused on reinforcing our leadership position in this market through continued innovation and our commitment to excellence.''
United Industrial Corporation is a company focused on the design and production of defense, training, transportation, and energy systems. Its products include unmanned aerial vehicles, training and simulation systems, automated aircraft test and maintenance equipment, and ground transportation components.
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United Industrial Awarded U.S. Navy Contract - Five-Year Contract Valued at up to $29 Million
