BAE SYSTEMS To Demonstrate Fast Jet Directed Infrared Countermeasures Technology.Business Editors NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2001 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 been selected by the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence to conduct a technology demonstration program for U.K.'s Fast Jet Directed Infrared Countermeasures This article is about missile counter measures. For IRCMonitor, see Wikipedia:IRCMonitor. Infrared countermeasures (IRCM) are devices designed to protect aircraft from infrared homing ("heat seeking") missiles by confusing the missiles' infrared (DIRCM DIRCM Directed Infrared Countermeasures DIRCM Directional Infrared Countermeasure ) Laser System. Under a two year, $5.6 million contract, BAE SYSTEMS Information & Electronic Warfare Noun 1. electronic warfare - military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum EW military action, action - a military engagement; "he saw action in Korea" 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 ), headquartered 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 develop a robust, miniaturized, laser-capable Acquisition, Pointing and Tracking System. BAE SYSTEMS new DART(TM) -- short for Defensive Avionics Receiver Transmitter - System will show its ability to provide "stabilized and precise threat tracking, as well as a high-power laser jamming capability" to defeat advanced infrared missile threats, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Robert Delaney, DART System Program Manager. Delaney explained that the DART System, "being integrated with a laser and missile warning system, will provide `fast jets' -- primarily tactical fighter aircraft fighter aircraft Aircraft designed primarily to secure control of essential airspace by destroying enemy aircraft in combat. Designed for high speed and maneuverability, they are armed with weapons capable of striking other aircraft in flight. -- with an advanced countermeasure capability against hostile surface and air launched infrared missiles." These missiles are among the most deadly threats to aircraft and aircrews over hostile territory. BAE SYSTEMS will lead an international team to integrate and transition the DART System's enabling technologies to a fully development-ready status, including a demonstration of compatibility with multiple laser subsystems. Laboratory and field trials over the next two years may lead to later flight trials. This award is the result of a multi-year risk reduction activity by BAE SYSTEMS to integrate and demonstrate critical DART System enabling technologies to the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence and its Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. The DART System may also be expanded to incorporate additional electro-optical and infrared functions. The work will be performed at BAE SYSTEMS Pomona, California Pomona is a city in Los Angeles County, California, at the western edge of the Pomona Valley branch of the Inland Empire region since nearly the entire city is physically located east of the San Jose/Puente Hills. , and Nashua, New Hampshire, facilities. The contracting Agency is the United Kingdom's Defence Procurement Agency The Defence Procurement Agency (DPA), was an Executive Agency of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence responsible for the acquisition of materiel, equipment and services, for the British armed forces. . The United Kingdom's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory will closely monitor the development and lead the UK technical assessment. About BAE SYSTEMS: BAE SYSTEMS is a truly global systems, defense and aerospace company. BAE SYSTEMS employs some 100,000 people and has annual sales of around $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 military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, space systems, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, guided weapon systems and a range of other defense products. 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 intelligent electronic systems for government and commercial customers. IEWS, part of BAE SYSTEMS North America, employs more than 4,500 people at seven 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 and infrared imaging. This press release is not an offer for sale within the United States of securities of BAE SYSTEMS plc. or any of its subsidiaries. Securities of BAE SYSTEMS plc or any of its subsidiaries may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under U.S. securities laws or unless exempt from registration under such laws. |
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