BAE Systems to Sustain Critical Carrier Landing Systems With $68.5 Million Contract From the U.S. Navy

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BAE Systems has secured a five-year, $68.5 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to provide lifecycle sustainment, integration, and engineering services for U.S. aircraft carriers. This contract, awarded under the Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATC&LS) Engineering Products & Technical Services (EPTS), allows BAE to leverage its extensive program history to enhance the AN/SPN-46(V) Automatic Carrier Landing System. The company has held this key air traffic control contract since 1973, ensuring safety and reliability for critical carrier-based operations.

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• Secured a five-year contract worth $68.5 million.
• Continues a longstanding contract for air traffic control since 1973.
• Enhances capabilities in supporting U.S. aircraft carriers.
• Improves hardware reliability and system precision.

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• None.

 

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BAE Systems, Inc. will continue providing lifecycle sustainment, integration, and engineering services to support U.S. aircraft carriers after being selected for a five-year, $68.5 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.

BAE Systems, Inc. will continue providing lifecycle sustainment, integration, and engineering services to support U.S. aircraft carriers after being selected for a five-year, $68.5 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the U.S. Navy. (Photo: BAE Systems)

Under the Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATC&LS) Engineering Products & Technical Services (EPTS) contract awarded earlier this year, BAE Systems will leverage decades of program history to develop, produce, equip, test, evaluate, sustain, and update the AN/SPN-46(V) Automatic Carrier Landing System.

“With this win, BAE Systems retains a key air traffic control contract that we have held since 1973 to provide industry-leading systems integration capabilities and solutions that ensure the safety of critical carrier-based landing systems,” said Lisa Hand, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems’ Integrated Defense Solutions business.

BAE Systems’ technicians deploy around the world to support the warfighter. The company’s employees utilize established and proven methods as well as their systems engineering and software development expertise to sustain these critical landing systems. The company’s work results in improved hardware reliability, system precision, minimal downtime through onsite and remote technical assistance, and a certified landing system.

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Maria McGregor, BAE Systems

Mobile: 619-207-8915

Maria.mcgregor@baesystems.com

www.baesystems.com/US

@BAESystemsInc

Source: BAE Systems, Inc.

FAQ

What is the value of BAE Systems' new contract for aircraft carriers?

BAE Systems secured a five-year, $68.5 million contract for lifecycle sustainment and engineering services for U.S. aircraft carriers.

When was the contract awarded to BAE Systems?

The contract was awarded in 2021.

What services will BAE Systems provide under this contract?

BAE Systems will provide lifecycle sustainment, integration, and engineering services to support U.S. aircraft carriers.

How long has BAE Systems held the air traffic control contract?

BAE Systems has held the air traffic control contract since 1973.

What system will BAE Systems improve with the new contract?

BAE Systems will enhance the AN/SPN-46(V) Automatic Carrier Landing System.