Wednesday, August 12, 2009

DTN News: BAE Systems To Provide Target Location System To the U.S. Army

DTN News: BAE Systems To Provide Target Location System To the U.S. Army *Source: DTN News / BAE Systems (NSI News Source Info) NASHUA, New Hampshire - August 12, 2009: BAE Systems will provide U.S. Army soldiers with handheld laser target locators that will enable them to identify target locations while on foot, in daylight or at night, and in obscured-visibility conditions such as fog and smoke. The company has partnered with Vectronix Inc. to produce, maintain, and provide logistical support for up to 200 laser target locator modules (LTLM) per month under a five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract worth up to $347 million. “These modules will enable soldiers to determine target coordinates quickly, safely, and accurately,” said Dan Murray, LTLM program director for BAE Systems in Nashua, New Hampshire. “The system provides a much-needed capability in a single, lightweight package. Removing weight from soldiers’ packs makes their jobs easier and enables them to complete missions faster and with greater precision.” Weighing less than 5.5 pounds, the LTLM consists of a direct-view optic system, a night-vision camera derived from the thermal cameras used in BAE Systems’ advanced thermal weapon sights, a laser range finder, a digital compass, and a GPS receiver. The system will allow users to recognize targets more than 4.2 kilometers away in daylight and 900 meters in total darkness. Deliveries are scheduled to begin this year. About BAE Systems BAE Systems is the premier global defense, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems’ sales exceeded £18.5 billion (US $34.4 billion) in 2008. For further information, please contact: Karen Spiller, BAE Systems Tel: +1 603 886 2818 Mobile: +1 603 566 2090 karen.spiller@baesystems.com Shannon Smith, BAE Systems Tel: +1 703 907 8257 Mobile: +1 703 967 3854 shannon.n.smith@baesystems.com www.baesystems.com

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