Astrium has been awarded a follow-on contract for the delivery of a second set of subsystems to the Turkish Navy’s Milgem satellite communications program, the company announced Feb. 4.
    Astrium Services’ Secure Satcom Systems delivered the first set of equipment to Aselsan, the prime communications contractor for the Turkish Armed Forces, in August. The second set also will be provided through Aselsan, which is responsible for the system design and software development of the naval terminals as well as the software development for the terminals control station.
    The contract forms part of the Turkish Navy’s multi-ship Milgem program, with a current order for two of Astrium’s Mini-SCOT terminals and associated below deck equipment.