BAE SYSTEMS Moves Into IDECM Third Low Rate Initial Production.Business Editors NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2003 The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE SYSTEMS North America a Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP LRIP Low Rate Initial Production LRIP Limited Rate Initial Production LRIP Logistics Readiness Improvement Program ) contract worth an estimated $46 million for the Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasure System (IDECM IDECM Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures ) Radio Frequency Countermeasures system (RFCM RFCM Radio Frequency Counter Measures RFCM Radio Frequency Control Monitor ). The contract is the third and last phase of LRIP. The AN/ALQ-214(V), developed by BAE SYSTEMS Information & Electronic Warfare Systems (IEWS IEWS Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors IEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare System IEWS Integrated Electronic Warfare Suite IEWS Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Surveillance IEWS Intelligence & Electronic Warfare System ) with ITT ITT Initial Teacher Training (UK) ITT I Think That ITT Invitation To Tender ITT Individual Time Trial (professional cycling) ITT Intention-To-Treat ITT In This Thread (forums) Industries' Avionics Division, is an integral component of the U.S. Navy IDECM/RFCM. The ALQ-214 provides onboard electronic defensive capabilities for U.S. military aircraft. "The LRIP contract is an important step in getting this impressive electronic self-protection system onboard Navy aircraft," said Mike Williams, IEWS director of RF Countermeasures in Nashua, N.H. "We are proud to be working with our partner, ITT Industries, in supplying the very best defensive capability for our Navy's aviators Well-known aviators People largely known for their contributions to the history of aviation While all of these people were pilots (and some still are), many are also noted for contributions in areas such as aircraft design and manufacturing, navigation or ." The IDECM program has completed Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL OPEVAL Operational Evaluation ) and is waiting for the release of the OPEVAL report followed by a Milestone III decision by the Navy. Upon a successful Milestone III decision, the system will enter Full Rate Production (FRP FRP Fremskrittspartiet (Norwegian: Progress Party; political party) FRP Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic FRP Fiber Reinforced Polymer FRP Fibre Reinforced Polymer FRP Fleet Response Plan (US Navy) ) and be deployed on U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets. The next phase of the IDECM program integrates the ALQ-214 onboard defensive system with the AN/ALE-55 Fiber Optic Towed Decoy DECOY. A pond used for the breeding and maintenance of water-fowl. 11 Mod. 74, 130; S. C. 3 Salk. 9; Holt, 14 11 East, 571. (FOTD FOTD Friend of the Devil (Grateful Dead song) FOTD Fear Of The Dark FOTD Fear Of The Dark (Iron Maiden album) FOTD Face Of The Day FoTD Friends of Traditional Dance ) -- a high-powered off-board transmitter. Art Schuetz, IEWS vice president for RF Electronic Warfare, said the IDECM system is a "truly integrated" system that links the aircraft's radar warning system, mission computer, RFCM system, and ALE-55 FOTD into a unified defensive system. "The Navy, Air Force and industry team continues to focus on providing the very best defensive capability for the warfighter. Incorporated with the ALE-55 FOTD, IDECM will be the best aircraft self-protection system in the world," said Schuetz. IDECM incorporates onboard high-sensitivity receivers and transmitters, designed by ITT Industries' Avionics Division, Clifton, N.J., and off-board countermeasures, which include the high-powered FOTD and deployment canister developed by IEWS. IDECM provides a highly effective electronic warfare defense for U.S. military aircraft against current and future RF missile threats. About BAE SYSTEMS: BAE SYSTEMS is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, 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 defense systems. BAE SYSTEMS has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has 100,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately $18 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations. BAE SYSTEMS North America is a high-technology U.S. company employing more than 25,000 people who live and work in some 30 states, the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). , and the United Kingdom. The company is dedicated to solving its customers' needs with highly innovative and leading edge solutions across the defense electronics, systems, information technology, and services arenas. BAE SYSTEMS Information & Electronic Warfare Systems employs more than 5,700 people at ten major facilities in eight 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, innovating for a safer world. To obtain additional information about us, visit "What's News" at: www.na.iews.baesystems.com |
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