Costa Mesa-based Ceradyne, Inc. said it got two Pentagon orders totaling $5.6 million for its lightweight ceramic armor systems.
The Navy ordered $1.6 million worth of armor for seats in helicopters, Ceradyne said. The remaining $4 million order is for lightweight ceramic body armor for a new military program, according to the company.
Shipments are expected in the fourth quarter and should wrap up by June.
