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BAE SYSTEMS innovates to inform Maritime Commanders

02 Oct 2002

BAE Systems C4ISR and QinetiQ recently partnered to establish and sponsor an Operational Database Rapid Reaction Facility (ODBRRF) fleet trial on HMS ARK ROYAL, overlapping the NATO Joint Warrior Interoperability Demonstration '02 (JWID02).

Whilst deploying outside UK waters and briefly participating in JWID02, the ship's staff successfully and routinely downloaded JWID-derived information using the vessel's satellite communications system. Normal day-to-day usage of onboard operational communications systems or equipment was not affected.

This trial demonstrated the ability to transmit large volumes of data reliably over long distances via satellite communications as part of a network-enhanced capability. Such a capability will keep deployed afloat commanders advised of operational developments and ensure onboard computer-based systems are updated with current information.

As a direct result of the success, and at the naval commander's request, the trial has been extended.

The ODBRRF trial report is now being prepared. It will now be carefully studied by BAE Systems with a view to applying the experience gained to other programmes.

About BAE SYSTEMS:

BAE Systems is a systems company, innovating for a safer world. BAE Systems employs nearly 100,000 people including Joint Ventures, and has annual sales of around 13 billion. The company offers a global capability in air, sea, land and space with a world-class prime contracting ability supported by a range of key skills. BAE Systems designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, space systems, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, guided weapon systems and a range of other defence products. BAE Systems is dedicated to making the intelligent connections needed to deliver innovative solutions.

BAE Systems C4ISR is a global centre of excellence supplying innovative, network enhanced solutions focused on military capability. The Group integrates advanced civil and military technologies into robust, single-service and joint information management environments. It optimises the operational effectiveness of command & control and platforms within the digitized battlespace, providing flexible architectures to support fast decision-making.