[Satellite Today – 4-3-08] DataPath Inc. has been awarded an $11.5 million contract to provide the U.S. Army with field services for a network of Ku-band terminals, the company announced April 3.
     The awards are options from a previously announced contract that has a potential value of more than $50 million if all options are exercised. Under the latest agreements, more than 80 DataPath field service representatives will provide operations and maintenance services on more than 30 systems in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during the next year.
    These systems are used by the U.S. military for satellite communications hubs that deliver high-bandwidth capabilities on the battlefield.