BAE Systems has signed an agreement with Daden to accelerate the development of a 3D data visualization system, with the project established through BAE’s investment in innovation program. The Daden-designed application allows users to import historic or real-time information from various sources, including web feeds, computer network data, GPS devices and closed-circuit TV cameras. “It [...]
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems‘ York County, Pa.-based operations a $9 million contract to work on the Paladin integrated management program. According to the company website, the device is a semi-automated, air-conditioned and electronically controlled 39-caliber, 155 mm artillery vehicle designed to meet the needs of the U.S. Army’s heavy brigade combat teams. The project is [...]
The Transportation Security Administration has awarded $79 million each to BAE Systems’ information technology business and two other companies for 30 new document scanners at airports across the U.S. Each company will supply 10 machines each, with the machines costing $3.2 million per unit. The new machines are capable of checking documents such as identification [...]
Several top defense contractors, including Raytheon Co. (RTN.N), L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LL.N) and Cobham Plc (COB.L), have signaled interest in the auction of cybersecurity firm Applied Signal Technology Inc. (APSG.O). Sources told Reuters Applied Signal received the first round of bids in November from several top defense contractors. Applied Signal had management meetings with [...]
A BAE Systems-developed explosive that acts as a safer alternative to TNT artillery was selected by Time Magazine as one of “The 50 Best Inventions of 2010.” President of BAE Systems Support Solutions Dave Herr said the IMX-101 technology exemplified innovation. “One of BAE Systems’ core values promotes innovation, and the IMX-101 technology is innovation [...]
BAE Systems has chosen Paul Falkler to be its new vice president of cybersecurity, the company announced this week. Previously, Falkler was vice president of strategic development at SAIC, where he developed a billion-dollar portfolio of cybersecurity services and oversaw acquisitions. “Paul has been on the leading edge of cyber security development for many years,” [...]
As part of the U.S. Foreign Military Sales process, the Israeli Air Force will purchase Lockheed Martin’s next-generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The fifth-generation fighter is being developed along with Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. The network-enabled aircraft has stealth technology along with the speed of a fighter jet, and lower operational and support costs. [...]
