Articles By: BAE Systems
Precision Targeting System Begins Final Testing
China Lake CA: BAE Systems has entered the final phase of testing on its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), a technology that increases the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of airborne weapon systems.
The tests seek to confirm the production readiness of the APKWS rocket and its ability to...
November 20th, 2009 | Defense Technology News | Read More
Astute Nuclear Submarine Leaves for Sea Trials
BARROW-IN-FURNESS, UK: The first of class Astute nuclear powered attack submarine left BAE Systems’ shipyard at Barrow-in-Furness for the first stage of sea trials designed to prove its capability as the most formidable vessel of its kind ever operated by the Royal Navy.
Astute is now on her way to...
November 18th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
UK’s largest fully-autonomous Unmanned Aircraft completes flight trials
Farnborough, UK: BAE Systems has successfully flown the largest fully autonomous unmanned aircraft ever to be built in the UK. The next generation autonomous system, MANTIS, completed its maiden flight in Woomera, South Australia.
During subsequent flights, MANTIS successfully completed a series of trials...
November 18th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
BAE Systems Completes Indian Hawk Aircraft Deliveries
WARTON, UK: After completing a flight development contract for the Indian Air Force (IAF), BAE Systems has delivered the 24th and final UK built Indian Hawk.
Following a 3,000 mile journey across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the aircraft, flown by BAE Systems test pilots, arrived safely at Air...
November 9th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
BAE Systems Submits Bid for Battle-Winning FRES Vehicle
FARNBOROUGH, UK: BAE Systems will submit its bid for the British Army’s most important program on Thursday 5 November. The bid is for “Recce Block 1”, the £2bn first phase of the FRES SV (Future Rapid Effect System – Specialist Vehicles) program.
The Scout variant will give British troops a...
November 3rd, 2009 | Army News | Read More
Typhoon Availability Contract to Support Royal Saudi Air Force Operations
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: The Royal Saudi Air Force has commenced flying operations following the delivery of the first 4 of 72 Typhoon aircraft to the Royal Saudi Air Force. To support this, the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom have reached agreement on detailed arrangements...
October 14th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Army Orders Prototype Paladin Integrated Management Vehicles
YORK, Pa: BAE Systems has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Tank Automotive & Armaments Command for the procurement and fabrication of five prototype M109A6 Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) self-propelled howitzer vehicles and two prototype M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicles...
October 7th, 2009 | Army News | Read More
New Combat ID System That Helps Reduce Friendly-Fire Incidents
ABERDEEN, Md: BAE Systems, Inc. and Thales recently demonstrated the newest version of their jointly developed combat identification system to U.S. Army officials at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, marking the first time the system was demonstrated with a large, crew-served weapon on a U.S. vehicle.
The...
September 16th, 2009 | Defense Technology News | Read More
Royal Navy’s Most Advanced Attack Submarine Prepares for Sea Trials
BARROW-IN-FURNESS, UK: The largest, most powerful and stealthiest nuclear attack submarine ever built for the Royal Navy is preparing to leave the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness for sea trials.
BAE Systems is responsible for the design, build and initial in-service support for the Astute submarine...
September 10th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
BAE Systems Debuts New Generation Fighting Vehicle
LONDON, UK: BAE Systems launched the latest 6x6 addition to the battle-proven RG range at the Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) exhibition today – the RG35 Mine Protected multi-purpose fighting vehicle.
RG35 combines the high levels of survivability of the RG31 Mine Protected Vehicle...
September 10th, 2009 | Army News | Read More
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UAE Selects Pilatus PC-21 Training System
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UK’s largest fully-autonomous Unmanned Aircraft completes flight trials
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Russian missile cruiser leaves Singapore
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Pakistan says towns cleared in Taliban offensive
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US Afghan supply flights over Russia still not on: US
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