Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman announced today that Honeywell International in Albuquerque has been awarded an $8.29 million contract from the U.S. Navy.

The funding announced today is in addition to a previously awarded contract for the development of 131 Advance Multipurpose Displays for lot 35 F/A-18F and EA-18G aircraft.

Additionally, Honeywell was awarded a $1.34 million contract from the U.S. Army for upgrades and enhancements to the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior aircraft's control display system.  All work for both contracts will be performed in Albuquerque.

"These contracts are an example of how important a role our state plays in helping meet the needs of our national defense.  I am pleased these contracts will support good jobs in New Mexico," Bingaman said.