BAE Systems

Details: Written by Press Release; Category: BAE Systems; Published: 27 October 2020

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has been appointed as the classification society for Australia’s Hunter Class Frigate Program, the largest surface ship project in the nation’s defence history. Through Hunter, BAE Systems Australia’s shipbuilding business, ASC Shipbuilding, will deliver nine anti-submarine warfare frigates, known as the Hunter class, to the Royal Australian Navy.

Details: Written by Anthony Galloway; Category: BAE Systems; Published: 27 October 2020

While construction of the first ship is due to start in December 2022, a Senate estimates hearing heard on Monday the government was considering changes to the timeline. The company building Australia's $45 billion frigate program has warned there could be delays, but the federal government is yet to decide on any changes to the construction schedule. British company BAE Systems, which was selected in June 2018 to build nine frigates in Adelaide, has advised the government the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a shortage of engineers.

Details: Written by PRANJAL MEHAR; Category: BAE Systems; Published: 25 October 2020

BAE Systems has signed an agreement with the U.S. Air Force for the development of an attritable air vehicle system under the Skyborg program. The $400 million contract is “open” in terms of delivery and quantity. As part of the program, the company will develop a digital design for a low-cost unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of operating autonomously for the Skyborg program – which aims to create a low-cost unmanned aerial vehicle that can work with manned fighters to increase air combat power.

Details: Written by Jen Judson; Category: BAE Systems; Published: 23 October 2020

BAE Systems is teaming up with Elbit Systems of America to develop combat vehicle technology, according to an Oct. 21 BAE statement. “The arrangement is focused on validating and integrating new technologies on combat vehicle systems to deliver advanced warfighting capabilities,” the statement reads. On the eve of the start of the Army’s second attempt to hold a competition to replace its Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle..

Details: Written by BUSINESS WIRE; Category: BAE Systems; Published: 21 October 2020

ARCHER - Power Under Pressure | BAE Systems BAE Systems' ARCHER is a fully automated weapon system that provides highly responsive and versatile fire support to troops in combat. BAE Systems is offering ARCHER for participation in the Army’s plans to conduct a “shoot off” evaluation early next year at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. The Army’s RFP, released on July 30, looks to evaluate mobile howitzers in support of future Army requirements.

Details: Written by Eyal Boguslavsky; Category: BAE Systems; Published: 20 October 2020

BAE Systems unveiled last week a next-generation cyber-threat detection and mitigation solution for U.S. military platforms. The Fox Shield suite is designed to help platforms detect, respond, and recover from cyberattacks in real time. The system’s cyber resilience capabilities can be integrated into ground, air, and space vehicles to protect warfighters and platforms from cyberattacks designed to access and degrade mission capabilities.

Details: Written by Jen Judson; Category: BAE Systems; Published: 19 October 2020

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is preparing a soldier vehicle assessment of two different light tank prototypes for infantry brigade combat teams that will start in January 2021 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The assessment will run through June 2021, according to the service. BAE Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems were chosen in December 2018 to each build 12 prototypes of the Army’s future mobile protected firepower,..

Details: Written by Help Net Security; Category: BAE Systems; Published: 16 October 2020

BAE Systems Fox Shield BAE Systems has unveiled a next-generation cyber-threat detection and mitigation solution for U.S. military platforms. The Fox Shield suite is designed to help platforms detect, respond, and recover from cyber attacks in real time. The system’s cyber resilience capabilities can be integrated into ground, air, and space vehicles to protect our warfighters and platforms from cyber attacks designed to access and degrade mission capabilities.

Details: Written by Defence Media; Category: BAE Systems; Published: 15 October 2020

University of Adelaide international awards in Australia, 2020 Defence is teaming with BAE Systems Australia and the University of Adelaide to boost interest in the study of high-frequency radar technology in a move aimed at building the number of specialist-trained engineers. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will include establishing a Centre for High Frequency Technologies, strengthening Australia’s world-leading high-frequency (HF) systems capability.