E2V Technologies (LSE: E2V), the developer and manufacturer of high technology components and sub-systems, announced that it won a contract from the United States Department of Defense worth £6.3 million.
Keith Attwood, Chief Executive commented:
"This contract represents the second phase of the DoD's evaluation of these products and reflects positively on our progress to date. Whilst this particular contract was anticipated, it strengthens our confidence in establishing e2v's position as a strategic supplier to the DoD."
Shares in E2V slipped 3.5%, but have almost doubled in recent weeks.