Articles By: BAE Systems
Typhoon Test Pilots Begin Night Vision Goggles Trials
Adding to the very latest technologies that the Helmet Mounted Symbology System offers along with the night compatible cockpit, the FENN NG2000Ti goggles will provide pilots with x-ray like vision right through the night. Night Vision Goggle trials are ongoing and demonstrate the continued efforts to integrate the latest technologies into the Typhoon system. Nat [...]
BAE Systems Delivers BAE 146C Mk 3 Aircraft to the RAF
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has delivered on time and on budget two BAe 146-200QC (Quick Change) aircraft that have been converted from commercial to military configuration for use by the Royal Air Force. After a period of familiarisation and operational trials, both aircraft have now been declared as Released To Service (RTS) by the United [...]
BAE Delivers CV90 for Danish Evaluation
We have delivered a new variant of our CV90 Armadillo, finished in traditional Danish Army camouflage, to the Danish Army Oksbol base for competitive evaluation to meet Denmark’s armored personnel carrier requirement Class-leading protection and optimum mission flexibility Trials – involving five different vehicles – begin mid-April and will continue until September with contract scheduled [...]
UK Welcomes 250th Brazilian Navy Sailor for Maiden Sea Trials
The Brazilian Navy’s latest BAE Systems built warship has set sail for the first time to be put through her paces on an extensive programme of sea trials off the UK coast. ARAGUARI, the third Ocean Patrol Vessel in the Amazonas Class, sailed out of Portsmouth this morning with her BAE Systems crew and Brazilian [...]
RAF Eurofighter Typhoon Touches Down in Malaysia
All eyes turned skywards in Penang today with the arrival of four Royal Air Force Typhoons. The Typhoon aircraft have flown from the UK ahead of the LIMA 2013 air show on Langkawi next week. The 29 Squadron RAF team will be displaying the new multi-role combat aircraft at the event and promise air show [...]
BAE Delivers Second Amazonas OPV to Brazil
The latest addition to the Brazilian Navy’s fleet departed the UK in the snow today for her new home in Rio de Janeiro where she will strengthen Brazil’s maritime security. APA is the second of three Amazonas Class Ocean Patrol Vessels being delivered to the Brazilian Navy by BAE Systems. Her sister ship, AMAZONAS, completed [...]
Tranche 1 Typhoon Fleet Is Upgraded
The installation of the update to the whole Tranche 1 Typhoon fleet has been agreed following the successful delivery and assessment of Drop 2. The enhancement package, developed by our Capability Sustainment Team, provides capability upgrades to a wide range of Typhoon avionic systems covering the displays and controls, attack and identification, defensive aids and [...]
BAE Systems 155mm Long Range Land Attack Projectile Aces Live Fire Tests
BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin Corporation recently completed a series of successful guided flight tests for 155-mm Long Range Land Attack Projectiles (LRLAP) as part of the on-going qualification test program at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The three tests evaluated the LRLAP’s long-range (63 nautical miles) flight performance and accuracy with a [...]
BAE Systems Confirms Participation at IDEX 2013
BAE Systems will be showcasing armoured vehicles in the Middle East for the first time, as well as the latest in defence and security technology and innovation during IDEX, the tri-service defence exhibition in Abu Dhabi. “BAE Systems is dedicated to supporting the UAE with all its current and future defence and security requirements and [...]


