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The Department of National Defence has awarded a $12.7-million contract to Ultra Electronics Tactical Communications Systems of Montral, Qubec, for up to 130 high-capacity line-of-sight radios for the Canadian Forces. "The Canadian Forces will be equipped with one of the most technologically advanced line-of-sight radio systems in the world," said Defence Minister Bill Graham. "We want to ensure we provide our soldiers with the right equipment to continue to do an outstanding job." "These new line-of-sight radios will greatly improve our ability to provide situational awareness for commanders and their troops in the field," said General Ray Henault, Chief of the Defence Staff. "The new radios will also support interoperability with our allies." The multi-band, software programmable, radios have a range of up to 40 kms. They are used to provide a dedicated, secure, reliable data communication capability as an economical alternative to satellite links between dispersed units. Delivery of the radios is expected by March 2006.
