New $2.5 Million Order Expanding Role of KVH Fiber Optic Gyros

MIDDLETOWN, R.I., July 15 -- KVH Industries, Inc., announced today that it has received a new $2.5 million order for its precision fiber optic gyros (FOGs) for use in remote stabilized weapon stations (RWS) from a major defense contractor. Shipment of KVH FOGs for this order is expected to be completed by the end of 2009.

"Remote weapon stations are playing a critical role in substantially improving crew safety and weapon accuracy in combat operations overseas. We are very proud that KVH's fiber optic gyros remain the sensors of choice for the leading RWS manufacturers supporting U.S. and allied military forces," said Jay Napoli, KVH's vice president of FOG and OEM sales. "Our affordable DSP-3100 FOG offers the high reliability, superior accuracy, and exceptional vibration, shock, and acceleration survivability necessary to ensure optimal RWS performance. Thanks to this combination of factors, KVH's FOGs are increasingly in demand not only for military use but also a broad array of commercial applications worldwide."

Award of Excellence

On June 10, one of KVH's TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadbandsm service was once again recognized for their high quality communication solution products.

The Society for Technical Communication awarded KVH an "Award of Excellence" for the TracPhone V7 Technician's Pocket Guide.

These awards are only given to those publications that have previously received an Award of Distinugished Technical Communication at a regional competition.

“KVH’s superior documentation is successful because it includes information from many sources within the company,” says Mike Nelson, Documentation & Training Manager.

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KVH Lands Contract

Navigation and communications equipment company KVH Industries Inc. says it has landed a new $1 million order from an unnamed customer for its CNS-5000 self-contained navigation system.Middletown, R.I.-based KVH (Nasdaq: KVHI) combines global positioning system (GPS) technology from its partner NovAtel with its own fiber optic gyro-based inertial measurement technology in the CNS-5000. By combining the two technologies, the CNS-5000 can provide precise position and orientation, even if GPS signals are blocked, according to KVH officials.

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KVH Industries

From the Providence Journal on February 19 --

KVH Industries has expanded its broadband Internet and telephone service to commercial oil and gas, shipping and government vessels in the Persian Gulf region. In addition to providing service to the KVH maritime system, the expansion also extends the mobile network for in-flight broadband to business and commercial aircraft. The new coverage area is the latest milestone in the company’s effort to provide affordable mobile Ku-band broadband connections worldwide and follows the recent rollout of service to the northern Pacific Ocean

Who KVH Industry is

KVH Industries is a company based in Middletown, RI.

They are a company that has dealing in mobile technology and has been recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of guidance and navigation systems for the US Military.

The product line is not limited to military use. KVH also develops and manufacturers products for satellite tv, phone and intenet services.

Please visit them at www.kvh.com