BAE SYSTEMS Receives Order to Deliver Mk 38 Mod 2 Gun Mounts to the U.S. Navy.MINNEAPOLIS -- BAE Systems BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. has received an additional order from the U.S. Navy to deliver 67, Mk 38 Mod 2 gun mounts to go aboard cruisers This is a so far incomplete list of cruisers 1860-present. It includes protected, light, armoured, battle-, heavy and missile cruisers. Dates are launching dates. Argentina
The Mk 38 Mod 2 is a 25mm stabilized gun system that provides the last layer of ship protection. The system is highly autonomous and has an effective range of approximately 1 mile. "The Mk 38 Mod 2 meets the U.S. Navy's urgent need to improve the lethality and effectiveness of its ship self-protection systems," said Dave Lassek, vice president of Navy Program for BAE Systems. "This is the gun you want aboard your ship when you have an enemy threat coming in that has gotten past all the other protection systems." BAE Systems has teamed with Rafael Armament Development Authority
Lassek was in Washington, D.C. for the Navy League Symposium and briefed the media on the Mk 38 Mod 2 gun system. The briefing was held at the National Press Club. Visit Naval Ship A naval ship is a ship (or sometimes boat, depending on classification) used for combat purposes, commonly by a navy. Naval ships are differentiated from civilian ships by construction and purpose. Self-Protection Presentation to listen to the briefing. About BAE Systems BAE Systems is the premier transatlantic 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 support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . With more than 100,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $28 billion in 2005. |
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