Syracuse, N.Y., May 18 – SRCTec celebrated the manufacture of 40,000 Counter Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare, or CREW Duke, systems for the U.S. Army on May 4 (photo). The company recently hosted a ceremony for employees, soldiers and Army officials at its North Syracuse, N.Y., manufacturing facility to commemorate this achievement.
The CREW Duke system counters radio controlled roadside bombs, or IEDs, and was developed to provide U.S. forces critical, life-saving protection against a wide range of threats. It is a field-deployable single-unit system that uses state-of-the-art jamming technology to counter the IED threat. The design is engineered to keep weight, size and power requirements to a minimum while providing simple operation and optimal performance. SRCTec has been providing the U.S. Army and other military services with counter IED solutions since its inception in 2006, and their products have played a critical role in reducing the number of IEDs detonated in the field. SRCTec’s CREW Duke is currently the U.S. Army’s most widely fielded CREW system; the first generation of this system, the Countermeasure Protection System, was one of the U.S. Army’s Top 10 Inventions in 2005.
“SRCTec continues to innovate and sustain counter IED programs to keep our troops safe,” stated Bob Roberts, president and CEO of SRC. “We are proud of the work we’ve accomplished together and we look forward to supporting the Army in many future endeavors.”
About SRCTec, Inc. and SRC
SRC is a research and development company with more than 50 years of experience in defense, environment and intelligence. SRCTec, an SRC company, provides manufacturing and logistics support for complex electronics systems. Together, through innovation in science, technology and information, they are redefining possible®. They work with the customer for the best solution – not the bottom line – resulting in nationally significant, next generation products and services.
SRC and SRCTec employ more than 1,000 people in 14 offices throughout Alabama, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Texas and Virginia. There are more than 100 positions currently available nationwide. For more information, visit www.srctecinc.com.