BAE Systems awarded $111 million in contracts to bring modernized, secure communications to the Republic of Korea

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BAE Systems has secured contracts worth $111 million to deliver the SATURN waveform communications technology to the Republic of Korea (ROK). This modernized communication system will enhance secure, interoperable command and control capabilities for the ROK's military aircraft. The SATURN technology, known for its fast frequency hopping and anti-jam features, will be integrated into BAE's ARC-232A software-defined radios. These radios are lightweight, upgradeable, and designed for challenging environments. Production will take place in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with final assembly and integration by LIG Nex1 in Korea.

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• BAE Systems secured $111 million in new contracts.
• The SATURN waveform technology offers secure, anti-jam communication.
• The ARC-232A radios are lightweight and upgradeable, enhancing operational flexibility.

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Next-generation radios will leverage SATURN’s fast frequency hopping waveform

FORT WAYNE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BAE Systems received multiple contracts totaling $111 million to provide the Second-generation, Anti-jam, Tactical, Ultra-high Frequency Radio for NATO, or SATURN waveform, to the Republic of Korea (ROK). As part of the country’s national communications modernization strategy, SATURN will bring secure and interoperable command and control capabilities to the ROK’s military for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft.

BAE Systems received multiple contracts totaling $111 million to provide the Second-generation, Anti-jam, Tactical, Ultra-high Frequency Radio for NATO, or SATURN waveform, to the Republic of Korea. (Credit: BAE Systems)

As the modern-day battlespace becomes more sophisticated, advancements in tactical waveforms are required. BAE Systems’ next-generation software defined radios will leverage SATURN’s fast frequency hopping waveform. SATURN will deliver new advantages to operators who rely on timely and accurate communications to inform key decisions in the field.

“In today’s complex and contested battlefields, superiority on the ground, in the air, and at sea is mission critical,” said Dave Logan, vice president and general manager of C4ISRS at BAE Systems. “This tailored solution for the Republic of Korea will equip its forces with state-of-the-art, secure, and modern communications for a variety of tactical missions while allowing them to maintain interoperability with the U.S. and coalition partners.”

The ARC-232A is a SATURN-capable software-defined radio, which is upgradeable, small, and lightweight, making jamming more difficult in the increasingly complex threat environment. The radios offer optimal receiver sensitivity in severe operating conditions and a broad range of configurations for potential countermeasures.

With more than 100,000 radios deployed globally, BAE Systems’ battle-proven communications products offer nearly double the reliability of legacy products. The company’s compact radio sets also offer multi-band, secure anti-jam voice, data imagery transmission, and network-capable communications.

The radios will be produced at BAE Systems’ state-of-the art facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. BAE Systems will provide the ARC-232A to Korean manufacturer LIG Nex1 for final build, testing, and aircraft integration.

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Chelsey Campbell, BAE Systems

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chelsey.canavan@baesystems.com

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@BAESystemsInc

Source: BAE Systems

FAQ

What is the value of the contracts BAE Systems secured with the Republic of Korea?

BAE Systems secured contracts totaling $111 million.

Which technology will BAE Systems provide to the Republic of Korea under the new contracts?

BAE Systems will provide the SATURN waveform communication technology.

What is the purpose of the SATURN waveform technology?

The SATURN waveform technology aims to deliver secure and interoperable command and control capabilities for the military.

Which military equipment will integrate the SATURN waveform technology?

The SATURN waveform technology will be integrated into BAE Systems' ARC-232A software-defined radios.

Where will the production of the ARC-232A radios take place?

The radios will be produced at BAE Systems' facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Who will handle the final build and integration of the ARC-232A radios in Korea?

LIG Nex1 will handle the final build, testing, and aircraft integration in Korea.