BAE SYSTEMS Awarded QF-4 Full-Scale Aerial Target Contract
11 Jan 2005
BAE Systems has been awarded a $21 million U.S. Air Force contract to provide 17 QF-4 Full-Scale Aerial Targets (FSATs) and associated technical support. This award exercises the first of five annual options of a production contract for Lot 11. If all options are awarded, the total contract value of lots 10-15 could be $225 million.
BAE Systems Flight Systems operations, located in Mojave, California, will perform the work. The production effort will be completed by August 2007 with a follow-on four-year warranty period.
BAE Systems welcomes this opportunity to continue to provide realistic targets to our valued customer. Our targets' contribution to weapons development and training directly affects the ability of our war fighters to prevail, said Paul Nafziger, BAE Systems vice president and general manager at Mojave.
BAE Systems is a world leader in converting retired fighter aircraft for use as unmanned targets. The company modified the QF-4 to be flown from U.S. Department of Defense test ranges for use in both the development of new weapons systems and to ensure those systems already deployed remain capable of neutralising enemy aircraft. To date, BAE Systems has converted 170 F-4s into full-scale aerial targets.
The Headquarters of Air Armament Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting office.
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, fighting vehicles, 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 North America is one of Americas foremost national security, aerospace and information systems companies. It is a leading provider of electronic and information-based systems and knowledge-based solutions that meet our customers mission effectiveness and operational safety needs. BAE Systems North America employs more than 30,000 people at sites across the United States and the United Kingdom and generates more than $5 billion in annual sales.
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. Flight Systems is part of the Integrated Defense Solutions business unit located in Austin, Texas.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
For further information, please contact:
Kelli Gilliland, BAE Systems Integrated Defense Solutions
Tel: +1 661 823 3454 Cell: +1 661 816 5169
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