The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract to build multiple ACV-30 Production Ready Test Vehicles (PRTVs). The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a $88 million contract to build multiple ACV-30 Production Representative Test Vehicles (PRTVs). Once delivered, the PRTVs will undergo a period of testing prior to …
Read More »Leonardo and BAE Systems announce UK-Italy collaboration on Future Combat Air System Programme
Leonardo and BAE Systems are actively progressing UK-Italy collaboration opportunities on the demonstrator aircraft as part of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme, in the framework of a cooperation path launched by Italy and the UK in the Defence sector. This approach allows the companies of the two countries …
Read More »UK’S ‘NEXT-GENERATION’ COMBAT AIR DEMONSTRATOR SET TO FLY
The UK Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace MP has confirmed plans for Britain to lead the development of a new flying combat air demonstrator, which will play a critical role in proving the technology and design principles needed to deliver the UK’s Future Combat Air System. Work is …
Read More »BAE Systems’ Robotic Technology Demonstrator Strikes Ground Target with APKWS® Laser-Guided Rocket
BAE Systems’ Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD) successfully fired laser-guided rockets at multiple ground targets, with a human decision in the loop, during the U.S. Army’s tactical scenario at the EDGE 22 exercise at Dugway Proving Ground. This test marked the first time an APKWS laser-guided rocket has ever been fired …
Read More »BAE Systems selected to advance autonomous technology for automatic target recognition
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded BAE Systems a $7.8 million contract to develop tightly integrated machine learning software as part of the Multi-Sensor Exploitation for Tactical Autonomy (META) program. This technology will enable advanced situational awareness and automatic target recognition (ATR). Under the terms of the award, BAE Systems’ …
Read More »OVER £2 BILLION FOR NEXT PHASE OF DREADNOUGHT SUBMARINE BUILD
30,000 UK jobs supported across the programmeSecuring the future of the UK’s Continuous at Sea DeterrentLargest, most technologically advanced and powerful submarines ever built for the Royal Navy The Ministry of Defence has announced more than £2 billion of further funding for the Dreadnought nuclear deterrent submarines, which are under …
Read More »BAE Systems launches new lightweight Head-Up Display – LiteWave®
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 …
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