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BAE SYSTEMS Pilot Direct Broadcast System Achieves Delivery Milestone

10 Mar 2003

The Pilot Direct Broadcast System (DBS), designed and supplied by BAE Systems C4ISR to support the information management needs of British Forces during expeditionary deployments, has achieved its Mid Operating Capability (MOC) following a series of successful acceptance trials.

The system delivers military information on a world-wide basis over a one-way, secure, satellite broadcast system to multiple, geographically dispersed, military client communities, tailored to their specific command & control requirements.

Information transfer typically includes the broadcast of video briefings, dissemination of knowledge from defence information systems, and the transmission of data from geographical applications.

The Pilot DBS features robust security measures, minimal manpower requirements and low lifecycle costs. The Portsmouth-based BAE Systems C4ISR team supplied an Initial Operating Capability in early 2002. The Final Operating Capability is expected at the end of 2003.

Paul Laity, Managing Director of C4ISR's Communications & Defence Infrastructure Division commented "BAE Systems' continued development of the Pilot DBS requirement embodies the C4ISR Group's comprehensive understanding of Network Enabled Capability requirements within the digitized battlespace. Knowledge of broadcast system management and interfaces are also reflected in our innovative approach to this major information systems project."

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, 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.