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EID signs contract with NATO Communications and Information Agency

Cohort announced today that following a competitive tender, its subsidiary EID has signed a contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) to supply the Portuguese Army with a Tactical Deployable Communication and Information System (TDCIS).

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The value of the signed contract is €33 million (£27.7m) with delivery over a three year period.

Andy Thomis (above), Cohort Chief Executive, said: "We are delighted that EID has been selected for this important programme. EID is well-known for its communications technology and TDCIS will provide the Portuguese Army with a highly effective, modern system, interoperable with NATO allies.

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"Together with recent contracts to provide its Integrated Communications System to Damen for the Portuguese Navy's Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) and to the Chilean Navy, this win takes EID's order intake to over €45 million in the last four months."

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