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BAE SYSTEMS Awarded $59 Million For Ground Standoff Minefield Detection System

11 Aug 2004

BAE Systems received a $59.9 million U.S. Army contract for the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) of the Ground Standoff Minefield Detection System-Future Combat System, July 21.

BAE Systems Integrated Defense Solutions (IDS) line of business in Austin, Texas, will develop the integrated system of mine detection, marking and neutralisation to be fielded on the robotic Multi-function Utility/Logistic Equipment (MULE) Countermine variant of the Armys Future Combat System.

We believe we are providing a definitive solution to the challenge of countermine operations, said IDS Vice President and General Manager Kent Jacobson, And we are especially pleased to continue our decade long partnership with the Armys Project Manager for Close Combat Systems (PM-CSS). PM-CCS will oversee BAE Systems work through their Countermine Division, located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Joining PM-CCS on the Army countermine team is the Armys Research, Development and Engineering Command and the Communications-Electronics Command.

Countermine operations are a significant part of recent Army operations around the world, said IDS Program Manager Scott Beachy. We offer the best of industry technologies for mine detection and neutralisation, and a partnership among industry leaders in their respective fields. The BAE Systems design includes ground-penetrating radar developed by NIITEK, neutralisation based on countermine-shaped charges pioneered by BAE Systems and DE Technologies, and the integration and platform expertise of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

Detection and disposal of landmines continue to be a major threat to U.S. forces in operations and we have a solid partnership with the Army countermine community, said Jacobson. GSTAMIDS FCS will provide our soldiers assured tactical mobility in the presence of mines through an integrated system of systems working within the larger framework of the Future Combat System.

In addition to GSTAMIDS, other BAE Systems countermine work includes the current SDD effort to develop Mongoose, a rocket-deployed array of countermine-shaped charges for an in-stride minefield assault breaching capability for the Armys Stryker Brigade Combat Teams. Other BAE Systems efforts are the Ground Standoff Minefield Detection System Block 1 Program Definition and Risk Reduction effort, a precursor to GSTAMIDS FCS SDD; and an integrated robotic mine detection and neutralisation system, Mine Hunter/Killer.

About BAE SYSTEMS

BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery, and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea, and in space. The company designs, manufactures, and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.

BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company employs more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of more than 12 billion through its wholly owned and joint-venture operations.

BAE Systems North America is a high-technology U.S. company employing more than 25,000 people who live and work in some 30 states, the District of Columbia, and the United Kingdom. The company is dedicated to solving its customers needs with highly innovative and leading edge solutions across the defence electronics, systems, information technology, and services arenas.

Integrated Defense Solutions, headquartered in Austin, Texas, employs more than 900 people at two major facilities in the United States. Products include network management software, chemical detection systems, mine countermeasure systems, aircraft modification and assembly, airborne target presentations, aircraft countermeasure dispenser systems, and mission equipment upgrades.

BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.