Micropol Fiberoptic has signed a contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds for the delivery of field tactical fiber optic communication systems. The contract order is significant and includes deliveries until 2028.
The order will be produced in Micropol Fiberoptic’s facility in Åled outside Halmstad and adds significant production volume to the existing contracts with BAE Systems Hägglunds. “The new order is an important recognition of our excellent cooperation with BAE Systems Hägglunds”, Micropol’s CEO Peter Ljungkvist says. “Digitalization of the armed forces in Europe and North America is a high priority, and Micropol is well positioned in this arena, e.g. evident in the repeated trust that BAE Systems Hägglunds invest in us”.
About BAE Systems Hägglunds: BAE Systems is a global defence and security company with approximately 88,200 employees worldwide. The company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and support services. BAE Systems Hägglunds focuses on the design, manufacturing, integration and support of a wide range of military vehicles to customers worldwide. The primary products are medium weight combat vehicle family, armored all-terrain vehicle family, logistical support and services and hybrid electric drive systems for the civilian market.
Micropol Fiberoptic is taking the next step in its expansion by investing in a new production facility at a prime location along highway E6 in Halmstad. The new facility will significantly increase production capacity by introducing more workstations and an increased number of staff, enabling the company to take on larger and more complex projects.
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