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BAE Systems Receives $8 Million Order for Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert Plates

01 Nov 2010 | Ref. 261/2010

PHOENIX, Arizona -- BAE Systems has been awarded an $8 million order from the Defense Logistics Agency for enhanced body armor plates.

Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts, or ESAPI plates as they are more commonly known, are designed to provide a wide range of ballistic protection to troops in a variety of combat conditions. BAE Systems has delivered more than 500,000 ESAPI plates to the U.S. military since it began producing the enhanced body armor plates in 2005.

"This follow-on order underscores the continued confidence our customers have in our protection products," said Greg Kraak, director of U.S. Military Programs for BAE Systems' Personnel Protection Systems business. "What we're most proud of is in knowing the Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts plates we produce help to protect U.S. Soldiers and Marines serving in Afghanistan and Iraq."

The $8 million follow-on order is a part of a multi-year contract with a potential, cumulative value of $86 million. The original contract was awarded to BAE Systems in December 2007. Production is being performed at BAE Systems' Phoenix, Arizona facility, and deliveries are expected to be complete by November 2010.

BAE Systems is a leading provider of soldier protective and load carriage equipment in the United States, producing a significant portion of the nation's body armor, tactical vests, combat helmets and load carrying systems. Not only is the company focused on the design, development and production of leading edge survivability products, its integration of advanced materials into manufacturing, rigorous product testing, and field trials support the company's focus on the men and women who serve in the armed forces.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems is a global defense, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).

For further information, please contact

Jennifer Robinson, BAE Systems
Tel: +1 513 341 4073 Mobile: +1 513 833 5389
jennifer.s.robinson@baesystems.com