BAE SYSTEMS Electronic Warfare Contracts In Australia Underline Growing Capability
13 Jun 2005
BAE Systems electronic warfare capability in Australia looks set to grow further with the formalisation of production quantities of radar warning receivers for the F/A-18 Hornet and emerging export opportunities.
The company is currently responding to a Request for Quotation for the production of the ALR-2002 Radar Warning Receivers after it was selected for fitment to the Australian F/A-18 Hornet fleet as part of the Hornet Upgrade Program.
Jim McDowell, chief executive officer for BAE Systems Australia said: “We are delighted with the news. Electronic warfare is a key capability, which we will now be able to develop further to support and protect Australia’s assets. This is an indigenous capability which the Commonwealth is committed to sustaining and developing.”
BAE Systems Australia is also supporting the Electronic Warfare aspects of a pan-BAE Systems bid into the Korean helicopter program.
The developments follows the success of two recent electronic warfare (EW) agreements, worth a combined total of more than A$200m (80m), which underlined BAE Systems Australia’s growing electronic warfare (EW) capability
BAE Systems was awarded a A$120m-plus (50m) contract by the Australian Defence Force to design, integrate and install advanced electronic warfare self-protection systems to their Blackhawk and Chinook helicopters under Project Echidna and saw the selection of ALR-2002 for fitment to the F/A-18 Hornet.
At the time of the contract award Defence Minister Robert Hill said: "The award of the Echidna contracts and the production of the Australian radar warning receiver will cement BAE Systems as Defence's major strategic industry partners for electronic warfare systems."
The early warning radar and electro-optic sensors of the Echidna system will enable the Army to detect threats from anti-aircraft radar guided and infra-red guided missiles, increasing protection and ensuring the safety of the crew, passengers and aircraft. The Echidna systems include the ALR-2002 advanced radar warning receiver.
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.
For further information, please contact:
Mike Sweeney, BAE Systems
Tel: +44 (0)1772 856034 Fax : +44 (0) 1772 852713
mike.sweeney2@baesystems.com
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