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BAE SYSTEMS Selected As Prime Contractor To Provide F-16 Product Line Support

13 Oct 2004

The U.S. Air Force has selected BAE Systems to be the prime contractor for four F-16 flightline programs.

The Support Equipment Sustainment (SES) contract, awarded by the Department of Defense on Sept. 8, calls for support of the Air Forces F-16 Stores System Testers (SST), Enhanced Diagnostic Aid (EDNA), Viper Memory Loader Verifier (Viper-MLV) and Flight Line Stores Management System (SMS) testers - all produced by BAE Systems Information & Electronic Warfare Systems in Nashua, N.H.

The Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract gives the Air Force flexibility in ordering needed support equipment during increased operations. Support includes spares and repairs, logistic support, hardware and software engineering and production needed for F-16 flightline systems. The contract is capped at $175 million, but BAE Systems officials expect the Air Force will probably order about $10 million a year of support under the contract vehicle through 2009.

For 40 years, weve provided the full spectrum of lifetime support solutions to solve a variety of customer needs including the F-16. Well continue to provide the best technical, software, hardware and support solutions to meet the F-16 war fighters requirements, said Bob Donahue, BAE Systems F-16 product line director.

Work will be performed in Merrimack, N.H., and Ft. Worth, Texas. Ogden Logistics Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity.

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 26,000 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.

BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Sector (IESI) is a leader in situational awareness, electronic attack and defensive systems solutions for the U.S. battle space market. It provides and supports innovative capabilities-based solutions for U.S. Defense, Intelligence and Homeland Security customers. IESIs 9,300 employees are located in eight states and several overseas locations. The Information & Electronic Warfare Systems business unit is headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire with operations at Ft. Worth, and seven other states.

BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.

For further information please contact:

Marianne Murphy, Information and Electronic Warfare Systems
Tel: +1 603 885 2812 Fax: +1 603 885 2813