BAE Systems was awarded a prime position on a $212 million contract by the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) to integrate its critical communication systems.
BAE Systems will design, acquire, integrate, and test radio systems for new Guided Missile Destroyers (DDG) and other U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships.
The company was also awarded a $104.7 million contract by NAWCAD to provide engineering and technical services to provide engineering for its radio communications systems aboard U.S. Navy surface combatants and at shore sites.
“Maintaining reliable lines of communication and situational awareness for those at the forefront of national security is a mission-critical priority for BAE Systems and our customers,” Mark Keeler, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems Integrated Defense Solutions business, said. “We’re proud to continue supporting the integration of combat systems and solutions for the U.S. Navy as they defend against advanced air, surface, and subsurface threats.”
BAE Systems has worked with the U.S. Navy for over 45 years on critical shipboard systems. The company’s electronics experts have experience providing solutions to help close communications capability gaps for the U.S. military. The company provides systems engineering, integration, and sustainment services across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.