CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 7 (UPI) -- The Defense Information Systems Agency has awarded ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) a phase II contract to continue development on military satellite communications.

ViaSat was awarded a $9.3 million deal to develop better performance capabilities of the Ultra High Frequency SATCOM Integrated Waveform Channel Controller. Under the deal, ViaSat will improve on the UHF SATCOM networks to support military requirements for faster and more efficient communications.

Officials say ViaSat will upgrade the integrated waveform architecture through installing its RT-1828 radio technology at all U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Stations, among other improvements.

"DISA leadership in the evolution to integrated waveform will significantly enhance the capability of tactical UHF satellite communications for the war fighter," Phil Berry, ViaSat Government SATCOM Systems vice president and general manager, said in a statement.