BAE Systems achieves major SAMPSON milestone
23 Jun 2006 | Ref. 155/2006
BAE Systems has achieved a major milestone in the SAMPSON programme with the completion of testing of the first prototype radar. The system has now commenced its transfer to a sea-level test site in Cumbria for further trials and to be integrated within the wider system of which it forms part.
The SAMPSON radar is the first of a new generation of Multi-Function Radar which provides surveillance, target tracking and missile guidance information for MBDA’s PAAMS Missile System, the main armament of the UK Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyers that are currently at various stages of build, outfit and integration at BAE Systems’ facilities in Glasgow.
Within PAAMS, the SAMPSON radar will detect targets out to a distance of hundreds of kilometres and provide up-link messages to the Aster missiles to neutralise threats to the fleet. The radar is capable of tracking hundreds of targets at any one time, increasing greatly Royal Naval capability.
The contract from the Ministry of Defence is to develop the multi-function radar capability to qualify the PAAMS Missile System and the Combat System, provide the system for the first of class ship HMS Daring and then five further production Radars.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier transatlantic defence and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With more than 100,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems’ sales exceeded GB £15.4 billion (US$28 billion) in 2005.
For further information please contact:
Sue Kennard, BAE Systems
Tel: +44 (0) 1276 603265 sue.kennard@baesystems.com
Lisa Hillary-Tee, BAE Systems
Tel: +44 (0) 1252 384934
Mob: +44 (0) 7801 718994
lisa.hillary-tee@baesystems.com
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