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May- 2024 -

15 May

Americas

A heat sink is a cooling mechanism in a server, which prevents overheating, Sept. 22, 2021, at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea. Staff Sgt. Adam Jacob, American Forces Network Humphreys information technology specialist, says he enjoys the hands-on experience of working on servers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Patrick A. Wyatt)

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Systems Joins DARPA’s Sensor Modernization Initiative

BAE Systems has secured a contract to support DARPA’s ongoing radio frequency sensor modernization program.

7 May

Americas

The dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) is seen sailing in calm waters. The sun, out of frame, shines a birght yellow-orange hue on the waters and the ship. The ship is painted gray, and has the US flag flying at full mast.

Juster Domingo

BAE Systems to Take on USS Carter Hall Restoration

BAE Systems has signed an $87-million contract with the US Navy to repair the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50).

7 May

Americas

The M88A3 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System) is currently undergoing reliability and maintainability testing at Yuma Proving Ground. This next-generation features several upgrades, including a modernized powertrain that improves horsepower and torque, the addition of a seventh road wheel to increase stability, and hydro-pneumatic suspension units that improve cross country mobility and recovery operations. (Loaned photos)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Tests Future M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle

The US Army is conducting maintainability and reliability tests for the M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle at the Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.

Apr- 2024 -

19 April

Americas

Aerial view of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Va. (Credit: BAE Systems)

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Systems, Hanwha Team for US Army Ammo Factory Upgrade in Virginia

BAE Systems is collaborating with Hanwha Defense USA to upgrade a building at the US Army’s Radford Army Ammunition Plant.

15 April

Americas

BAE Systems' Weather System Follow-on Microwave (WSF-M) satellite. The satellite appears to have a chrome silver finish, with blue wiring connecting some of its parts together. The background shows that it's displayed in a warehouse-like building with blue overhead lights. In the back, a Unites States flag can be seen displayed on a wall.

Juster Domingo

BAE Launches Weather Satellite to Boost US Military Safety

BAE Systems has successfully launched its Weather System Follow-on Microwave satellite to monitor weather to help the US ensure safety in military operations.

12 April

Americas

An Amphibious Combat Vehicle is seen trudging on ocean waters. The vehicle has four antennae on top of it, all pointing straight up. It's painted in camouflage. A misty mix of white and muddy brown water surrounds it as it traverses the waters.

Juster Domingo

US Orders More Amphibious Combat Vehicles From BAE

BAE Systems has been awarded $25 million to provide the US with more Amphibious Combat Vehicle-Personnel units.

12 April

Arms

Armed forces from across NATO have come together to train on the interoperability exercise EX VENERABLE GAUNTLET. Soldiers from Spains Grupo de Artillería de Campaña de la Legión (GACALEG) fire their 105 Light Gun during EX VENERABLE GAUNTLET Photographer: Cpl Timothy Jones RLC Crown Copyright 2016

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Systems to Locally Repair Ukrainian Light Guns

The UK has awarded BAE Systems a contract to refurbish and sustain L119 light guns the government donated to Ukraine.

11 April

Asia Pacific

SeaEagle Fire Control Electro-Optical surveillance system

Inder Singh Bisht

Chess Dynamics to Deliver Surveillance Systems for Australian Hunter-Class Frigates

BAE Systems Maritime Australia has contracted Chess Dynamics to deliver SeaEagle surveillance systems for the first batch of Royal Australian Navy Hunter-class frigates.

2 April

Americas