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US Awards $38 Million to Develop Next-Generation Electromagnetic Sources

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US defense contractor Leidos has received a $38 million US Air Force contract to research and develop Next Generation High Power Electromagnetic (HPEM) sources... 18.01.2017, Sputnik International

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US Awards $38 Million to Develop Next-Generation Electromagnetic Sources

04:44 GMT 18.01.2017 (Updated: 11:29 GMT 06.08.2022)

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US defense contractor Leidos has received a $38 million US Air Force contract to research and develop Next Generation High Power Electromagnetic (HPEM) sources and components for the US Air Force, the Department of Defense said in a press release on Tuesday.

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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The research and development of Next Generation High Power Electromagnetic (HPEM) sources and components will take place over the next five years, the release added.

Work on the contract will be performed at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and is expected to be completed by January 4, 2022. This award is the result of a competitive acquisition with two offers received.

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