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World Class BAE SYSTEMS Siren: Protection Against Anti-Ship Missiles On Display At IDEX 2005

13 Feb 2005

BAE Systems Avionics Group will display a model of the SIREN anti-ship missile decoy system at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2005) in Abu Dhabi this week

The system which is already in service with the Royal Navy is one of only a few reliable decoy systems able to operate using RF technology to locate and counter incoming anti-ship missiles and was found, in trials, to be the most capable off-board jammer available.

Upon detecting a threat, the system launches a decoy from a 130mm launcher. Using a two-stage parachute system the decoy reaches the optimum point to engage the missile threat. Within a few seconds of launch, the electronic payload starts transmitting the powerful and highly directional jamming signal and descends to detect and counter the missile threat. Effectively, the SIREN technology seduces the incoming missile away from the ship.

The SIREN system has been proven to be reliable and effective in operational trials. It is also able to handle multiple threats simultaneously even in dense RF environments and can be deployed from standard 130mm diameter decoy launching systems.

James Simpson, Head of Naval Electronic Warfare Campaigns for BAE Systems Avionics said This state-of-the-art anti-missile system has already become a key part of the Royal Navys fleet protection arsenal and we are delighted to be able to demonstrate this proven system at IDEX 2005.

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.

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