BAE Systems to Upgrade Laser for U.S. Army Helicopters.NASHUA, N.H. -- BAE Systems has received two U.S. Army contracts totaling $54 million to provide a multi-band laser technology upgrade for the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures/Common Missile Warning System (ATIRCM/CMWS ATIRCM/CMWS Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasure/Common Missile Warning System ) program. The multi-band laser (MBL MBL Mobile MBL Marine Biological Laboratory MBL Macquarie Bank Limited MBL Mannose-Binding Lectin MBL Marine Boundary Layer MBL Member Business Lending (credit unions) MBL Movimiento Bolivia Libre ) replaces an existing infrared jam laser and flash lamp subsystem to protect helicopters by defeating infrared-seeking missiles. BAE Systems will deliver four flight-worthy multi-band lasers to support ATIRCM ATIRCM Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures ATIRCM Advanced Tactical Infrared Countermeasures operational test and evaluation (testing) operational test and evaluation - (OT&E) Formal testing conducted prior to deployment to evaluate the operational effectiveness and suitability of the system with respect to its mission. . Concurrently, the company will deliver 12 laser units to support Army testing and initial fielding of ATIRCM/CMWS. "The upgrade provides a significant reliability improvement and lifecycle cost reduction for the ATIRCM/CMWS program, and it improves system performance," said Chris Rossi, BAE Systems' MBL program manager 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. . ATIRCM/CMWS is a multi-band, laser-based countermeasures system that protects aircraft against widely deployed heat-seeking missiles. The combined ATIRCM/CMWS suite evaluates the entire threat environment and selects the appropriate response to counter specific missile threats using an array of countermeasures. About BAE Systems BAE Systems is a 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 . BAE Systems, with 88,000 employees worldwide, had 2006 sales that exceeded $25 billion. |
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