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BAE Systems Secures Contract to Enhance US Navy’s AEGIS Combat System.
In November 2024, the U.S. Navy awarded BAE Systems a significant five-year contract valued at $251 million to support the AEGIS Combat System. This contract highlights BAE’s pivotal role in providing critical system engineering and technical expertise to enhance the operational capabilities of AEGIS-equipped naval vessels. It also includes support for the Missile Defense Agency and the Foreign Military Sales program, ensuring that the Navy’s combat systems remain at the forefront of modern defense technology.
The contract will enable BAE Systems to deliver a range of services, including systems engineering, test and evaluation, logistics, system acquisitions, and cybersecurity. (Picture source: BAE Systems)
The contract will enable BAE Systems to deliver a range of services, including systems engineering, test and evaluation, logistics, system acquisitions, and cybersecurity. These services will be crucial in maintaining the complex configurations of the AEGIS Combat System, which is integral to the Navy's surface ships’ defense capabilities. The AEGIS system is known for its advanced radar, missile defense, and combat management systems, which are essential for protecting U.S. naval assets from a variety of threats.
BAE Systems has been a trusted partner to the U.S. Navy for over four decades, working alongside sailors and civilian personnel to modernize and enhance the fleet. Lisa Hand, Vice President and General Manager of BAE Systems' Integrated Defense Solutions business emphasized the company's deep expertise in AEGIS and Ship Self-Defense Combat Systems, noting the company’s agility and technical proficiency in providing solutions that meet the Navy’s mission requirements.
One of the key innovations introduced under this contract is BAE Systems’ development of advanced digital analytic tools that aid in the rapid assessment of mission impacts caused by software deficiencies. These tools will provide near real-time data on the system’s performance, enabling the Navy to make informed decisions on where to direct its investments for advancing critical combat capabilities. This development supports the Navy’s ongoing digital transformation strategy, accelerating improvements in operational readiness.
The work under this contract will take place at several key Navy sites, including Mt. Laurel, New Jersey; Bath, Maine; and Pascagoula, Mississippi. These locations will serve as hubs for system integration, testing, and continuous improvement, ensuring that the U.S. Navy’s AEGIS Combat System remains one of the most advanced and effective defense systems in the world.
BAE Systems continues to demonstrate its commitment to the safety and security of the U.S. Navy by providing innovative solutions that enhance the combat effectiveness of AEGIS-equipped ships. This contract underscores the company’s ongoing partnership with the Navy and its dedication to advancing naval defense capabilities.