Harris Corporation has been awarded an $18.2 million follow-on contract by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems to provide anti-jam global positioning system (AJ GPS) modules for Boeing's joint direct attack munition (JDAM). AJ GPS technology enhances the munition's resistance to intentional and unintentional RF interference of the GPS satellite's signal.

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JDAM is a low-cost tail kit that converts existing free-fall bombs into highly accurate "smart" weapons. The tail kit, developed and produced by Boeing, consists of a new tail section that contains a GPS-based inertial navigation system. Harris is providing its advanced AJ GPS electronics module for integration into the tail kit. Harris GCSD conducts advanced research studies, develops solutions and information systems that for military and government customers.

The initial development contract was valued at approximately $3.9 million, bringing the total value of the program for Harris to more than $21 million since 2003. Full production and future options could increase the program's value for Harris to more than $50 million by 2008.