Applied Technology gets $11.9M contract with Air Force

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Applied Technology Associates of Albuquerque has won an $11.9 million contract with the Air Force for a ground-based space imaging system, Sen. Martin Heinrich announced Monday.

The company specializes in precision measurement, sensing and control technology. It provides services and products primarily for the defense and aerospace industries.

“ATA is excited to apply our technical capabilities and investments in the development of new solutions for critical DoD mission needs both for improved Space Situational Awareness systems and High Energy Laser weapons,” company president Dan Gillings said in a news release.