BAE Systems has unveiled a new lightweight, compact Head-Up Display (HUD) for use in commercial and military aircraft. LiteWave is a laptop sized HUD mounted above the pilot’s head which presents critical information, such as direction, altitude and speed, directly in their line of sight. Being 70% smaller and lighter than …
Read More »BAE Receives $34.9M Contract from USMC for an ACV-R Variant
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract for the design and development of an Amphibious Combat Vehicle Recovery (ACV-R) variant. BAE Systems has received a $34.9 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for the design and development of an Amphibious Combat Vehicle Recovery (ACV-R) variant. The …
Read More »BAE Systems announces agreement to support Qatar Emiri Naval Force’s Naval Base and Warships
BAE Systems has signed an agreement with Barzan Maintenance Shield and the Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF) to develop Warship Support and Naval Base Management Services for the QENF. The agreement was signed today at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) and outlines the intent of all …
Read More »BAE Welcomes Lead-in-fighter Contract Extension
The Hawk Lead-In Fighter will continue to train Australia’s frontline fighter pilots through to 2031 following today’s $1.5 billion commitment by the Australian Government. The new contract includes the continuation of the existing in-service support, providing maintenance, engineering and supply chain services to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and …
Read More »BAE Achieves Key Production Milestones for the F-35 Fighter
The vehicle management computer and active inceptor system are flight critical systems that provide each F-35 jet with the ability to operate safely and reliably in demanding environments. BAE Systems recently delivered its 3,000th vehicle management computer (VMC) and 1,000th active inceptor system (AIS) to Lockheed Martin for the F-35 …
Read More »BAE Systems to develop machine learning to identify signals in the RF spectrum for IARPA
BAE Systems has been awarded a $14 million contract from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) to develop tools to decipher an ever-growing number of radio frequency (RF) signals in order to quickly and accurately help secure mission-critical information. BAE Systems will advance machine learning and artificial intelligence technology …
Read More »BAE Systems receives $169 million production contract from U.S. Marine Corps for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract modification for the second lot of full rate production of Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs). The contract award of $ 169 million is for 33 vehicles. The ACV is proven and highly mobile, capable of conducting rapid ship-to-objective maneuvers and delivering …
Read More »New research demonstrates the value of defence in boosting UK prosperity
Research by Oxford Economics has revealed the extent to which BAE Systems contributes to the UK economy through jobs, research & development and national supply chains. In addition to developing skills and technologies critical for the defence of the nation, the research highlights that BAE Systems’ operations are helping to …
Read More »BAE Secures New Support and Services Model for Norway’s CV90 Fleet
BAE Systems has signed a new support, sustainment, and readiness agreement with the Norwegian Army for its fleet of 144 CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles, securing a new contract model to support the availability and continuous modernization of the fleet. The seven-year agreement with the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation governs the …
Read More »BAE to Modernize USS Mitscher
BAE Systems has received a $1.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). The value of the competitively awarded contract could reach $101.2 million if all options are exercised. Under the docking selected restricted availability (DSRA) …
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