The Defense Department said Wednesday it has awarded L-3 Global Communications a special operations contract worth up to $170 million.

The 5-year contract calls on the company to configure, test and support a portable satellite communications system. The system is to have secure and regular voice, video and data communications to special forces around the world.

The work will be done in Victor, N.Y. Orders will be completed by August 2015.Satellite Internet Servicesource: