BAE SYSTEMS SIGNS AGREEMENT TO SELL LIGHTING AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR COMBAT VEHICLES
07 Aug 2006 | Ref. 226/2006
SANTA Clara, Calif. -- BAE Systems has signed an agreement with ELTAM, a leading developer and manufacturer of intelligent Light Emitting Diode (LED) based light and control systems, to promote and sell its LED-based products for military vehicles. The first product of this family is the LED-based Light, Emergency Light, Battery Status Indicator (LEBSI).
The LEBSI is a combat-proven direct plug-and-play replacement for the old single function incandescent dome light. The main features of the LEBSI include a dome light, an emergency light with an independent back-up power source providing light for up to two hours, a vehicle battery monitor that includes a visual alert in the event of low voltage, and better distribution of white and blue light. The battery status indicator is especially critical for the survivability of the crew and the vehicle because it provides the crew with an alert during silent watch missions when battery power is getting low, which allows the crew to start the vehicle, move and recharge. This system uses less power than the old dome lights, but the intensity output and light distribution are higher.
“The LED-based LEBSI represents an available and proven technology solution that addresses several urgent operational needs – increased safety, survivability, and reduced maintenance cost,” said Matt Riddle, director of Survivability Solutions for BAE Systems in Santa Clara. “It is a direct replacement for the 60-year-old plus legacy systems and provides much higher performance and capability.”
BAE Systems has installed the product on several platforms and received positive feedback from troops in the field. The product has shown to improve soldiers’ mission effectiveness and reduce long-term maintenance costs. LEBSI unit can be installed in minutes by the end-user without any additional tools or training.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier trans-Atlantic defense 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. BAE Systems, with more than 100,000 employees worldwide, had 2005 sales that exceeded $28 billion.
For further information, please contact
Herb Muktarian, BAE Systems
Tel: 717-225-8004
herb.muktarian@baesystems.com
DeAnn Baxter, BAE Systems
Tel: 703-907-8257
deann.baxter@baesystems.com
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