United States, July 23 -- Cubic Defense Applications, Inc., San Diego, California, was awarded a $17,987,522 cost-plus-fixed-fee, completion contract for Halo advanced networking satellite communication elements. This contract provides for the refinement and development the detailed system design of an ultra-low size, weight, and power flat panel active electronically scanned array with full 2D beam steering that maximizes flexible connectivity. Work will be performed at San Diego, California, and is expected to be complete by July 22, 2027. This contract was a competitive acquisition and 2 offers were received. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $17,987,522 are being obligated at the time of award...