BAE SYSTEMS Vehicle Management Computer Hardware Marks F-35 Program's First Avionics Delivery.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers JOHNSON CITY Johnson City. 1 Village (1990 pop. 16,890), Broome co., S N.Y., in a tricity area including Endicott and Binghamton; inc. 1892. It has been noted for its Endicott-Johnson shoes. , N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2002 BAE SYSTEMS Controls has delivered its first hardware for the Joint Strike Fighter's System Development and Demonstration phase. Delivery of an F-35 Vehicle Management Computer development processor to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics represents the first avionics equipment delivered by any subcontractor as part of the program's SDD (Software Design Description) The architecture of an information system. See IDD. phase. "We are proud to have achieved this significant milestone and in such a short time frame," said James Scanlon, Controls president. The development processor was designed, fabricated, tested, and integrated in seven months -- "a significant feat, given the scope of this effort." The development processor was delivered on June 28 to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' facility in Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas, 18th-largest city in the United States[1], and voted one of "America’s Most Livable Communities. , where it will be used for software development. BAE SYSTEMS Controls is developing the F-35's Vehicle Management Computer (VMC See VESA Media Channel. ), which performs core vehicle systems control computing functions and interfaces via a high-speed serial network with aircraft remote input/output units, sensors, actuators, utilities/subsystems equipment, and mission systems equipment. About BAE SYSTEMS: BAE SYSTEMS is a systems company, innovating for a safer world. BAE SYSTEMS employs nearly 100,000 people including Joint Ventures, 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, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, space systems, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, guided weapon systems and a range of other defense products. BAE SYSTEMS is dedicated to making the intelligent connections needed to deliver innovative solutions. BAE SYSTEMS North America is a high-technology U.S. company employing more than 22,000 Americans who live and work in 30 states and Washington, D.C. 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 Controls, an operating unit operating unit A type of operating company that engages in transactions with outsiders and that is owned by another business. For example, in 1995 the stockholders of Capital Cities/ABC approved a $19 billion merger with the Walt Disney Company, whereupon of BAE SYSTEMS North America, is a leading supplier and integrator of electronic flight and engine controls for defense and commercial aircraft and launch vehicle applications. It also provides integrated avionics for aircraft applications and complete unmanned aerial vehicle A powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, can be expendable or recoverable, and can carry a lethal or nonlethal payload. systems and is a leader in electronic controls for the locomotive industry and the emerging heavy-duty hybrid-electric vehicle market. Controls operates facilities in Johnson City, New York Johnson City is a village in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 15,535 at the 2000 census. The Village of Johnson City was established in the Town of Union, New York and is a part of the "Triple Cities" along with Endicott, New York and ; Santa Monica and Ontario, California; Fort Wayne, Indiana “Fort Wayne” redirects here. For other uses, see Fort Wayne (disambiguation). Fort Wayne is a city in northeastern Indiana, USA and the county seat of Allen County. Fort Wayne is Indiana's second largest city after Indianapolis. ; and Redmond, Washington. |
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