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BAE Systems' Low Band Transmitter Navy Contract Increased By $10 Million

17 May 2005

LANSDALE, Pennsylvania -- BAE Systems has been awarded a $10 million contract modification for the production of eight additional Low Band Transmitters (LBT) for the U.S. Navy's EA-6B Prowler aircraft. The Navy uses the EA-6B in electronic attack roles.

The modified contract increases the total number of transmitters and antenna groups to be delivered under the production contract from six to fourteen. The low band transmitters will be manufactured at BAE Systems' Lansdale, Pa., facility.

The Low Band Transmitter – Antenna Group (LBT-A/G) is a radar and communications jammer used to provide protection for strike aircraft, ships and ground troops by disrupting enemy radar and communications signals. It is one of the transmitter/antenna groups used on the Navy' s tactical jamming system.

"The contract modifications demonstrate the continued positive relationship between BAE Systems and the Navy," said Scott Wolf, BAE Systems program manager. "BAE Systems maintains a strong commitment to serving the warfighter and providing best value solutions to our customers."

The initial LBT Producibility Program was awarded to BAE Systems in October 2004 for $4 million. The $10 million modification supplements a March 2005 follow-on contract of $17.1 million, bringing the total contract value to $31.1 million. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is the contracting office responsible for procuring the LBTs.

BAE Systems in Lansdale is a leading supplier of communications/radar jamming and radar warning/ electronic support measures (ESM) products. The systems and subsystems are functioning on a wide variety of tactical aircraft.

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 over 13 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.

BAE Systems North America is one of America's 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 its 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.

For further information, please contact:

James Mallon, BAE Systems
Tel: +1 215-996-2729
james.mallon@baesystems.com