# BAE Systems FAST Labs wins $5M Navy contract for microelectronics

BAE Systems' FAST Labs organization received a $5 million contract from the Office of Naval Research to develop advanced Gallium Nitride-based microelectronics for next-generation radar, electronic warfare and communication applications.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2023-11-09
- Where: Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
- Value: $5.00M
- Status: announced
- Products: Gallium Nitride-based monolithic microwave integrated circuits, module electronics
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [BAE Systems](https://endata.com/companies/4538.md)
- [BAE Systems](https://endata.com/companies/4538.md) (supplier)
- [Office of Naval Research](https://endata.com/companies/47312.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [executivebiz.com](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/baes-randd-organization-to-develop-microelectronics-for-naval-platforms), 2023-11-09: "The COALESCE program closes the gap between commercial electronics and customized electronics to meet the Department of Defense’s space and power requirements."
- [semiconductor-today.com](https://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2023/nov/baesystems-101123.shtml), 2023-11-10: "The COALESCE program closes the gap between commercial electronics and customized electronics to meet the Department of Defense’s space and power requirements and enable next-generation solutions."
- [defenseandmunitions.com](https://www.defenseandmunitions.com/news/bae-systems-developing-microelectronics-for-radar-electronic-warfare-communication-applications/), 2023-12-11: "The COALESCE program closes the gap between commercial electronics and customized electronics to meet the Department of Defense's space and power requirements."

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