BAE Systems has secured $137 million in foreign military sales contracts from the U.S. Army to deliver AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) to allied nations. The missile warning system enhances aircraft survivability by detecting airborne threats in real time.
CMWS detects infrared- and radio-frequency-guided missiles, unguided munitions and other airborne threats. It issues alerts and activates countermeasures automatically. The system is installed on more than 40 types of rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft worldwide. Under the new contract, CMWS will equip fleets in more than 20 nations.
“International customers continue to choose CMWS for its proven effectiveness and reliability in combat, where it has saved many lives,” said Jared Belinsky, director of integrated survivability solutions at BAE Systems. “We are proud of this legacy and look forward to continuing to support U.S. coalition partners.”
BAE Systems has delivered more than 3,000 CMWS units worldwide. It continues to deliver systems ahead of schedule, supporting mission-critical capabilities for military aircraft.
The company’s missile warning systems, including the 2-Color Advanced Warning System used by the U.S. Army, are part of its Intrepid Shield layered approach to platform survivability. The approach uses the electromagnetic spectrum to detect and counter threats.
CMWS is designed and manufactured at BAE Systems facilities in Huntsville, AL; Austin, TX; and Nashua, NH.
Source: BAE Systems
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BAE Systems is a leader in lifecycle support for commercial aircraft, providing engineering, maintenance, and repair services that span every phase of an aircraft’s life, supporting more than 600 operators and 33,000 aircraft worldwide. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Falls Church, VA, BAE Systems Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, developing and manufacturing defense and aerospace systems for military and government use, including electronic warfare, armored vehicles, naval vessels, munitions, aerospace components, cybersecurity, and intelligence systems. The company employs about 41,000 people across 38 states and multiple international locations, supports U.S. defense programs such as F-35 fighter electronics and naval ship maintenance, and holds more than 2,000 patents across its technology and manufacturing operations.