Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense and other mission critical industries, announced today that the U.S. Army has issued a purchase order to Astronics Test Systems for the TS-4549/T Radio Test Sets Program. The order initiates the full rate production stage of the program and is for $44.7 million. The order is expected to cover deliveries over the next 20 months.

The U.S. Army originally awarded Astronics an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the TS-4549/T program in June of 2024. The program was originally funded at $215 million, of which $145 million remains after today's announcement.