BAE Systems to Upgrade and Maintain Marine and Navy Countermeasure Systems
19 Jan 2005
POMONA, California -- The Naval Inventory Control Point and the Naval Air Systems Command have placed follow-on contracts totalling $12 million with BAE Systems to maintain and upgrade AN/ALQ-157 Infrared Countermeasure Systems for the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy.
The AN/ALQ-157 is designed to protect aircraft by jamming the missile guidance of a heat-seeking missile. The defensive system radiates controlled pulsed, high-intensity infrared energy to fool the enemy missile seeker.
These follow-on contracts increase the quantity ordered by the military for the upgraded systems, known as the AN/ALQ-157A(V)1 to more than 350 systems. The upgraded systems are produced by BAE Systems' Information & Electronic Warfare Systems (IEWS) Pomona, California facility.
"This program provides the military with improved system reliability, enhanced on-aircraft performance, and reduced maintenance requirements and associated costs," said Bill Appleby, BAE Systems program manager.
The upgrade program will continue into 2006. It will involve significant co-ordination and teamwork between BAE Systems, the U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps. The Navy will retrieve the equipment from various locations throughout the world and send it to BAE Systems at Pomona, where it is upgraded, tested, and returned.
The Navy will return the equipment back to the field to be fitted on aircraft and into the supply system. The rotation of equipment will be carefully orchestrated to ensure that Marine aircraft currently in combat areas always have IRCM protection available. BAE Systems is committed to deliver the upgraded equipment and spares support as quickly as possible.
"I am grateful for the efforts of many to bring the updated and reworked ALQ-157s into reality. Our aircraft survivability equipment has already saved numerous aircrew lives and aeroplanes," said Lt. Gen. James F. Amos, U.S. Marine Corps.
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 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 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 9,500 employees are located in eight states and several overseas locations. The Information & Electronic Warfare Systems unit is headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
For further information, please contact:
Keith Lewis, BAE Systems Information & Electronic Warfare Systems
Tel: +1 603-885-2818
keith.p.lewis@baesystems.com
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