BAE Systems was awarded a pair of contracts worth $300 million that will support the Navy in digital endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is a $212 million contract from the Navy\u2019s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division to integrate and sustain critical communications systems. As part of the contract, BAE will design, acquire, integrate and test radio systems for new guided missile destroyers specifically, as well as other unspecified Navy and Coast Guard ships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second contract is a $104.7 award from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division for engineering and technical services for command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems both afloat and ashore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMaintaining reliable lines of communication and situational awareness for those at the forefront of national security is a mission-critical priority for BAE Systems and our customers,\u201d said Mark Keeler, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems\u2019 Integrated Defense Solutions business. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to continue supporting the integration of combat systems and solutions for the U.S. Navy as they defend against advanced air, surface, and subsurface threats.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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