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BAE SYSTEMS Avionics Group Announces Award Of Supply Contract For Hidas For Greece's Apache Helicopters

11 Aug 2004

BAE Systems Avionics Group has announced that the US Army has signed the contract for the supply of Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment plus associated engineering and support for the Greek Apache helicopters.

As a US Foreign Military Sale, the US Army is charged with the responsibility of producing the EW systems for the Greek Air Force. The US Armys Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM) at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, who procure the EW for all US Army platforms, has confirmed the supply contract with BAE Systems Avionics for HIDAS for the Greek Apache helicopters.

Dr David Hughes, Executive Vice President for EW Systems, said This milestone marks a further significant achievement for BAE Systems Avionics. The selection of HIDAS for Kuwait and now by Greece for their fleet of Longbow Apaches emphasises the fact that national defence forces increasingly recognise the importance of protecting their pilots and aircraft.

BAE Systems Avionics co-operates closely with Boeing, Mesa, Arizona and is delighted to be part of the ever-increasing Apache user community.

About BAE SYSTEMS HIDAS:

HIDAS, the Helicopter Integrated Defensive Aids System, designed and manufactured by BAE Systems Avionics Group, detects, identifies, prioritises and counters threats to the Apache helicopter, without the need for crew intervention. It is unique for its degree of integration, its use of 'best of class' sensors and its intelligent software controller. The HIDAS controller uses information from its multi-spectral threat warning sensors to produce a comprehensive tactical picture. It then uses the pre-defined mission data to enable HIDAS to recognise the threatening weapon system, and to automatically select and implement the appropriate countermeasure.

HIDAS can be used in Automatic, Semi-automatic or Manual mode, thus offering significant operational benefits to the Apache aircrew. It increases their situational awareness, reduces the time to react to threats and increases the efficiency and effectiveness of countermeasures. In short, it enhances survivability on the battlefield, where crew workload is at its highest.

HIDAS is fully programmable by the user to detect and counter enemy weapon systems, providing for a mission library of over 5,000 threat modes. The BAE Systems Merlin integrated EW operational support system enables the user to create his own mission libraries, specifying the required countermeasures, and to carry out post-flight analysis of mission data.

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 approximately 12 billion through its wholly owned and joint-venture operations.

BAE Systems Avionics Group is one of Europes leading avionics companies, and the UKs foremost supplier of electronic systems for military platforms in the air, at sea and on land. With its head office at Basildon in the UK, the Avionics organisation has major sites in southern England and Scotland. The Group employs 4,900 people.

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