BAE Systems Wins Rocket Laser-Guidance System Contract for U.S. Army.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2003 General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products (ATP ATP: see adenosine triphosphate. ATP in full adenosine triphosphate Organic compound, substrate in many enzyme-catalyzed reactions (see catalysis) in the cells of animals, plants, and microorganisms. ) has awarded BAE SYSTEMS a $26.7 million contract for the development and demonstration of the guidance section of the U.S. Army's Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) was a developmental program to provide a laser guided missile which would have been compatible with existing Hydra 70 unguided rocket systems in service. (APKWS APKWS Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (US Army) ) Block I program. The contract was finalized March 13 with 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 ), 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. . APKWS is a low-cost precision munition that is highly accurate and effective against soft to lightly armored targets. The BAE SYSTEMS guidance section provides pinpoint accuracy for the Army's unguided Hydra-70 rockets -- making them "smart" enough to home in on and destroy enemy targets while minimizing collateral damage. BAE SYSTEMS mid-body design features semi-active laser (SAL) guidance that is easily integrated into the 70mm rocket, and allows flexibility for other upgrades. Jim Mason, BAE SYSTEMS IEWS vice president and general manager of Mission Electronics, said, "We are proud to be partnered with General Dynamics. This program has great potential for our armed forces, will increase crew survivability, and reduce the Army's logistics burden." Brian Hodges, General Dynamics ATP vice president, Soldier and Missile Systems, said, "We are glad to have BAE SYSTEMS on our APKWS team. With the insertion of the Block I guidance technology and a series of future upgrades, the combat-proven 70mm rocket will remain the soldier's weapon of choice." In September 2002, BAE SYSTEMS successfully demonstrated the advanced seeker technology when its engineers launched a 70 mm laser-guided rocket using a unique mid-body, fin-mounted guidance system, scoring a "bull's-eye" hit on a small target more than three miles away from its launch point. The Controlled Test Vehicle (CTV CTV Canadian Television (Network Limited) ) was fired Sept. 19 at the U.S. Army's Yuma Proving Ground The U.S. Army's Yuma Proving Ground is one of the largest military installations in the world. Situated in southwestern La Paz County and western Yuma County in southwestern Arizona, U.S. in Arizona for the Army's Low Cost Precision Kill (LCPK LCPK Low Cost Precision Kill ) program Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) program. The LCPK ATD served as the early development phase for the APKWS program. The APKWS Block I SDD (Software Design Description) The architecture of an information system. See IDD. phase is expected to be completed in 2005, followed by production. APKWS is planned for use on rotary and fixed wing aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and ground vehicles. 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, 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 with more than 25,000 employees 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 both highly innovative and leading-edge solutions across the defense electronics, systems, information technology and services arenas. BAE SYSTEMS Information & Electronic Warfare Systems employs 5,400 people at nine major facilities in seven 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. To obtain additional information about us, visit "What's News" at: www.iews.na.baesystems.com |
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