BAE Systems Awarded Contract for APKWS Laser-Guided Rockets
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DefenceTalkThe U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth as much as $600 million to fulfill the growing demand for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets. With an initial award of more than $130 million, the three-year, indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity contract will help speed the delivery of these precision guidance […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bae-systems-awarded-contract-for-apkws-laser-guided-rockets-68437/
BAE Details Eurofighter Typhoon Offer for Belgium
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DefenceTalkTyphoon provides air-to-air superiority which is unmatched by any other available aircraft, and has well-defined and combat-proven air-to-surface capabilities which will continue to evolve to meet the emerging threats of the future. With eight established customers, the aircraft will remain the backbone of Europe’s combat air capability for the foreseeable future. Belgium requires an advanced, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bae-details-eurofighter-typhoon-offer-for-belgium-68301/
BAE Systems Debuts Next Generation Bradley Prototype
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DefenceTalkBAE Systems’ Next Generation Bradley Fighting Vehicle demonstrator is debuting today at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The concept vehicle features an upgraded chassis that allows for significantly increased underbelly protection, improved force protection for mounted troops, compartmentation of fuel and ordnance, and more space and electrical […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bae-systems-debuts-next-generation-bradley-prototype-68283/
BAE Systems to Convert M88 Recovery Vehicles for US Army
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DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract modification worth $109.7 million to convert 36 M88A1 recovery vehicles to the M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation Systems (HERCULES) configuration. The conversions allow the M88A2s to recover the Army’s heaviest vehicles, such as tanks, without the assistance of another vehicle. “The HERCULES is […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bae-systems-to-convert-m88-recovery-vehicles-for-us-army-67349/
BAE Systems Delivers Significant Upgrade to ANZAC Frigate
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DefenceTalkBAE Systems Australia has undocked the sixth ANZAC Class frigate of the eight vessel Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) program demonstrating an important maritime industry capability that has been developed at the facility. After successfully program managing 600,000 hours of complex systems integration and engineering work on the hard stand at the Henderson facility, HMAS Parramatta […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bae-systems-delivers-significant-upgrade-to-anzac-frigate-67285/
Australia Short-lists Shipyards for Future Frigates, OPVs and Patrol Boats
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DefenceTalkThe Turnbull Government is securing a sustainable long-term Australian naval shipbuilding industry. Today the Government is announcing the build locations for 12 Offshore Patrol Vessels and up to 21 Pacific Patrol Boats, in addition to nine Future Frigates previously announced. These announcements provide for two shipyards to implement the Government’s commitment to a continuous build […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-short-lists-shipyards-for-future-frigates-opvs-and-patrol-boats-67265/
BAE Systems to Produce Assault Amphibious Vehicles for Japan
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DefenceTalkBAE Systems has been awarded a contract to produce new Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) for the Japanese Ministry of Defense. This contract supports the ongoing development of an amphibious capability within the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. “We’re proud to support the Japanese military’s recapitalization by providing this enhanced amphibious capability,” said Dean Medland, vice […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bae-systems-to-produce-assault-amphibious-vehicles-for-japan-67200/
New 40mm Cannon System Handed Over to British Army
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DefenceTalkThe first production standard Cased Telescoped Cannon System has been handed over to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) in Bourges, France by CTA International (CTAI) – a 50/50 joint venture company between BAE Systems and Nexter Systems. It is the first delivery of 515 new 40mm cannons that have been ordered for the British […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-40mm-cannon-system-handed-over-to-british-army-67146/
Missile Warning and Friend-Or-Foe Systems to Protect US Combat Rescue Helicopters
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DefenceTalkBAE Systems has been selected to provide critical survivability and situational awareness technology for the U.S. Air Force’s HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter. The company will supply its Identification Friend or Foe technology known as the AN/DPX-7 Reduced Size Transponder (RST) and its Common Missile Warning System (CMWS). These contracts mark the first time that a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/missile-warning-and-friend-or-foe-systems-to-protect-us-combat-rescue-helicopters-67009/
First Royal Air Force of Oman Typhoon Begins Final Assembly
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DefenceTalkBAE Systems has started final assembly of the first Typhoon jet destined for delivery to the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) at its final assembly facility in Warton, Lancashire, UK. Assembly of the twin-seat Typhoon starts with the marry-up of the fuselage, wings and undercarriage using special automated alignment facilities which use laser-trackers and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-royal-air-force-of-oman-typhoon-begins-final-assembly-66808/