Army Research Lab Awards Contracts to BAE SYSTEMS for Advanced Sensor Technologies and Technology Transition.Business Editors NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 2001 The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has awarded a BAE SYSTEMS-led team a $61 million cooperative agreement to research advanced sensor technologies. The Company's Information & Electronic Warfare Systems (IEWS) business unit, based in Nashua, New Hampshire Nashua is a city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA. As of the 2000 census, Nashua had a total population of 86,605[1], making it the second largest city in the state after Manchester. As of 2005, the population is estimated to be 87,986. , will lead the Advanced Sensors Collaborative Technology Alliance (ASCTA), a consortium of ten universities and five industrial partners that will work in collaboration with the ARL. Additionally, IEWS was awarded a $60 million Technology Transition Time and Material contract, which will permit the Army to quickly capitalize on technology developed under the ASCTA effort. The ASCTA will be managed under a "Federated Laboratory" concept, which partners scientists from the ARL with their counterparts from academia and industry. Additionally, the Fed Lab approach brings together a unique and complementary set of scientists and researchers while providing access to premier world class facilities. "The ASCTA will draw from leading public and private sector expertise to provide basic research in microsensors, electro-optic smart sensors, and advanced RF concepts," said Aaron Penkacik, IEWS' Chief Technology Officer. "The insertion of new and emerging technologies is critically important to programs such as the Army's Future Combat System, and we're proud the Army chose us to continue its efforts." IEWS recently completed the Advanced Sensor, and Advanced Telecommunications and Information Distribution Consortiums -- another Fed Labs program awarded in 1996. A major focal point of the ASCTA effort will be to develop an effective and streamlined technology transition process. ASCTA members include: the University of Maryland University of Maryland can refer to:
UIC participates in NCAA Division I Horizon League competition as the UIC Flames in several sports, most notably Basketball. , University of Florida University of Florida is the third-largest university in the United States, with 50,912 students (as of Fall 2006) and has the eighth-largest budget (nearly $1.9 billion per year). UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. , Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta, Ga.; coeducational; state supported; chartered 1885, opened 1888. It is a member school in the university system of Georgia. Significant among its facilities and programs are the Frank H. , Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Northrop Grumman, DRS, Quantum Magnetics, and General Dynamics Robotics Systems. The ASCTA also offers a significant opportunity for educational advancement and rotational assignments -- further enhancing the collaborative research environment. The program will run for five years with a three-year option. Information & Electronic Warfare Systems, part of BAE SYSTEMS North America, employs more than 4,400 people at eight major facilities in five states. The business unit is a major producer of aircraft self-protection systems and tactical surveillance and intelligence systems for all branches of the armed forces. Other major business areas include microwave, mission and space electronics; infrared imaging; and automated mission planning systems. BAE SYSTEMS North America employs 22,000 people in the design, development, integration, manufacture and support of a wide range of advanced aerospace products and electronic systems for government and commercial customers. Note to editors BAE SYSTEMS is the truly global systems, defense and aerospace company. BAE SYSTEMS employs more than 100,000 people, in eight home markets around the world and has annual sales of some $18 billion. The company offers a global capability in air, sea, land and space with a world-class prime contracting ability supported by a range of key skills. BAE SYSTEMS designs and manufactures civil and military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, space systems, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, guided weapon systems and a range of other defense products. To obtain additional information about us, visit "What's News" at http://www.baesystems-iews.com |
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