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BAE SYSTEMS Australia Reselected For East Timor Contract

14 Apr 2003

BAE Systems Australia Customer Solutions & Support (CS&S) has been awarded a new contract to provide a capability to support and service the Australian Defence Force's (ADFs) Operation Citadel in East Timor.

Under the contract, BAE Systems Australia is responsible for the provision of materiel and maintenance support for ADF vehicles and equipment, and garrison support activities in East Timor.

A Standing Offer commenced with the ADF to provide vehicle and equipment maintenance in October 2001. The scope of services was recently expanded and a new contract was put in place following competitive tender.

"The contract win reflects the excellent service provided to date and the growing relationship between BAE Systems Australia and the ADF over the past few years in East Timor," said Fred Eske, General Manager Support Services - BAE Systems Australia.

"BAE Systems Australia has had a presence in East Timor since 1999 - in fact 11 days after the Australian Army arrived. Via our workshop facility in Dili, we have provided logistics and maintenance support services to the Australian Defence Force, the United Nations and other aid agencies.

"We are proud to support the ADF in its contribution to the UN peacekeeping mission to bring stability and assistance to the world's newest nation," he said.

The materiel and maintenance services will be undertaken at BAE Systems Australia's workshop in Dili and through the provision of deployed technical manpower to Army Field Units.

The garrison support element involves electrical and plumbing facilities maintenance tasks, which will be carried out at the camp in Moelana.

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 12 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.

In Australia, the company employs 2,500 people, supports customers at more than 50 locations across the country and has its centre of operations in Adelaide. BAE Systems is a leader in engineering and systems integration and is a major supplier of support services, electronics and software.

Customer Solutions & Support:

Customer Solutions & Support employs over 12,000 people at 30 locations and provides through-life support and services across the air, sea and land sectors. We carry out upgrades, maintenance, repair and overhaul of military aircraft and naval vessels.

We support our customers' capability in areas such as training; facilities management; spares and repairs; technical information services; manpower services; and supply chain and logistics management. Our skills are deployed in managing support and services programmes worldwide including a broad range of contracts in Australia and the key Saudi Arabian Al Yamamah programme. CS&S is also working closely with the UK Ministry of Defence to reduce the cost of support and training - without compromising front-line efficiency.