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BAE SYSTEMS Creates A Land Systems Business

02 Sep 2004

BAE Systems today announced the creation of a new Land Systems business through the bringing together of Alvis and RO Defence. This new business will be under the leadership of Ian King, Group Managing Director, Customer Solutions & Support (CS&S) and Land Systems.

By bringing together Alvis and RO Defence, our aim is to create a leading land systems business, consistent with BAE Systems land sector strategy. said King.

The combined capabilities of this new business enhances our ability to provide customers with efficient solutions and places us in a strong position for bidding on future programmes.

We see key opportunities for increased systems content and a strong drive towards integrated through-life support of the large number of in-service vehicles and platforms.

Alvis and RO Defence both have long and proud heritages in providing a military capability to the UK armed forces. Land Systems will build on the achievements of both former businesses, concluded King.

Further announcements on Land Systems organisational structure and key appointments will be made shortly.

About RO Defence and Alvis:

* Alvis principal operations are in the UK and Sweden; it employs 2,600 people. The UK sites are in Newcastle, Leeds, Wolverhampton and Telford. Overseas locations are Sweden and South Africa. Alvis turnover in 2003 was 349 million.
* BAE Systems RO Defence employs 2,500 people. Its main UK sites are in Birtley, Barrow, Chorley, Radway Green, Leicester, Glascoed, Bridgwater, and Leicester, with a head office at Filton. Overseas it has a facility at Hattiesburg in the USA for the M777 howitzer assembly and a 50:50 JV with GIAT called CTAI located in Bourges, France. RO Defences turnover in 2003 was 270 million.

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 has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.