BAE Systems to Equip U.S. Army Stryker, Abrams Vehicles with Thermal Cameras.AUSTIN, Texas -- 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. will equip U.S. Army Stryker combat vehicles and M-1 Abrams tanks with thermal cameras so combat crews can "see" outside the vehicles while remaining inside. The company received a $45 million contract from General Dynamics General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD) is a defense conglomerate formed by mergers and divestitures, and as of 2006 it is the sixth largest defense contractor in the world[1]. The company has changed markedly in the post-Cold War era of defense consolidation. to produce the camera systems. The BAE Systems Check-6[TM] system, derived from the company's work in thermal weapon sights, features an infrared camera installed inside the vehicles' taillight housings. The system provides day, night, and all-weather visibility. "Without the Check-6 system, the driver and crew cannot see what's behind them without leaving the protective cover of the vehicle," said Manette Fisher, program manager for BAE Systems in Austin, Texas. "Check-6 is a low-cost solution that gives soldiers much-needed rearward rear·ward 1 adv. Toward, to, or at the rear. adj. At or in the rear. n. A rearward direction, point, or position. rear situational awareness Situation awareness or situational awareness [1] (SA) is the mental representation and understanding of objects, events, people, system states, interactions, environmental conditions, and other situation-specific factors affecting human performance in while reducing their exposure to deadly threats. Reliable visibility also increases vehicle safety and can save lives." Integrated in the existing vehicle taillight with no drilling or welding welding, process for joining separate pieces of metal in a continuous metallic bond. Cold-pressure welding is accomplished by the application of high pressure at room temperature; forge welding (forging) is done by means of hammering, with the addition of heat. , the Check-6[TM] system can easily be installed on more than 300,000 current and planned U.S. Army vehicles. Deliveries are set to begin in April. BAE Systems expects to deliver more than 12,000 Check-6[TM] systems over the next decade. About BAE Systems BAE Systems is the premier global 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 approximately 100,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded 15.7 billion (US $31.4 billion) in 2007. |
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