Updates from BAE Systems

Advanced CV90 offered to Czech Army

BAE Systems has confirmed its bid submission to provide the CV90 to the Czech Ministry of Defence for the BMP II Replacement Programme. In partnership with state-owned defence integrator VOP CZ s.p., the team’s offer will ensure the production and delivery of the CV90 MkIV Infantry Fighting Vehicle on schedule and to budget.

BAE Systems sustainment contract for AMPV

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $600 million for the sustainment and support of the Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) over the next five years. The AMPV comes in five variants designed to execute a broad set of missions while operating on the front lines.

Next-gen missile warning system

BAE Systems has received a $62 million contract from the US Army to deliver the next-generation 2-Color Advanced Warning System (2CAWS). The system provides aircrews with advanced threat detection capabilities, improving survivability and mission effectiveness in contested environments.

Next-generation stealth missile seekers

BAE Systems has received a $117 million contract from Lockheed Martin to produce next-generation missile seekers for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). The seeker technology enables LRASM to detect and engage specific maritime targets in contested environments with less dependence on traditional navigation systems.

New APKWS guidance kits improve rocket range and impact

BAE Systems has developed an advanced version of its APKWS guidance kit that offers enhanced strike distance and precision strike lethality. The upgrade improves the effective range of APKWS guided rockets by up to 30%, allowing warfighters to engage targets from a greater standoff distance with improved survivability. APKWS is the US government’s only programme of record for guiding 2.75-inch laser-guided rockets, providing an efficient, lowcost weapon in the US arsenal of precision munitions.

Sustaining EW system readiness for F-35s

BAE Systems has received a $93 million, five-year Undefinitised Contract Action from Lockheed Martin to provide critical sustainment support for the AN/ASQ-239 electronic warfare (EW) countermeasure system. The contract will ensure the mission readiness of the growing global fleet of F-35 aircraft.