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BAE SYSTEMS HIDAS Technology - Experience The Difference AT IDEX 2005

13 Feb 2005

BAE Systems Avionics Group will demonstrate the benefits of its Helicopter Integrated Defensive Aids System (HIDAS) at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2005) in Abu Dhabi this week.

Helicopter operators will have the opportunity to see for themselves the advantages of HIDASs fully integrated electronic warfare suite by flying virtual missions using the HIDAS comparator flight simulation. They will then be able to fly the same missions virtually using more traditional non-integrated technology.

The unique advantages of being able, through one system, to detect, identify, prioritise and counter threats without the need for crew intervention will be easily seen, demonstrating how HIDAS significantly enhances battlefield survivability.

The HIDAS system uses BAE Systems best of class sensors and its intelligent software controller. It is the worlds first helicopter borne fully integrated defensive aids system and it is already the system of choice for the British Armys Apache Helicopter fleet and is also being fitted to Apaches bought by Kuwait and Greece. HIDAS can be used in automatic, semi-automatic or manual mode greatly increasing situational awareness at times when crew workload is at its highest.

John Hymns, Head of Helicopter Electronic Warfare Campaigns for BAE Systems Avionics said We are delighted that our customers will be able to see for themselves the unique advantages of BAE Systems world class technology.

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, innovating for a safer world.

About BAE SYSTEMS Avionics:

BAE Systems Avionics is one of Europe's leading avionics companies, and the UK' s 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.

For further information, please contact:

Jane Macfarlane, External Communications Manager, BAE Systems Avionics Group
Tel: +44 (0) 131 343 8993 Mob: +44 (0) 7736 810172