EADS Defence & Security selected for the TETRA radio network of the Navarra region
- A four-year service contract
- A move towards more reliability and responsiveness
04 September 2008
EADS Defence & Security (DS) has been chosen through its Spanish partner Abertis to maintain, service and upgrade the existing TETRA radio network of the Navarra region for the period 2009-2012.
This four-year service contract includes the roll out of the complementary TETRA infrastructure, the maintenance, the connection to the existing 112 emergency centre and the supply of more modern terminals.
This decision was taken in a strong competitive environment, and positions EADS Defence & Security as leader for TETRA regional networks in Spain.
“Together with our very efficient partner Abertis, we are convinced that our network expertise and our state-of-the-art service solutions will meet the expectations of the people who use the network every day and we commit to further extend their reach.” said Jean-Marc Nasr, President of EADS Secure Networks.
EADS Secure Networks is an integrated activity of EADS Defence & Security (DS). DS is a systems solutions provider for armed forces and civil security worldwide. Its portfolio ranges from sensors and secure networks through missiles to aircraft and UAVs as well as global security, service and support solutions. In 2007, DS – with around 22,000 employees – achieved revenues of € 5.5 billion. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2007, EADS generated revenues of € 39.1 billion and employs a workforce of about 116,000.
Contact
| Erwan Hébré | EADS Defence & Security |
Tel.: +33 (0)1 61 38 66 53 www.eads.com/pmr mailto: erwan.hebre@eads.com |
