BAE Systems Joins U.S. Navy to Mark 5,000th Upgraded Mine-Resistant Tactical Vehicle for U.S. and Coalition Forces
October 19 2017 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
BAE Systems, in support of the U.S. Navy’s Space and Naval
Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center Atlantic, has successfully upgraded
the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence
(C4I) capabilities on the 5,000th mine-resistant tactical vehicle
for U.S. and allied forces. The important milestone comes as the
U.S. Army, a SPAWAR customer, seeks to improve the mission
capabilities of its tactical vehicle fleet and enhance situational
awareness for soldiers.
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BAE Systems upgraded the C4I capabilities
on the 5,000th mine-resistant tactical vehicle for U.S. and allied
forces at the company’s Summerville, South Carolina facility.
(Photo: U.S. Navy)
The work is part of the Tactical Vehicle Engineering and
Prototyping Support Services program through SPAWAR Systems Center
Atlantic, based in Charleston, South Carolina, with the integration
work taking place at BAE Systems’ facility in nearby Summerville.
The C4I upgrades enhance vehicle communications systems, intercom
systems, mobile network systems, and soldier protective systems on
a variety of mine-resistant vehicles, including M-ATV vehicles,
MaxxPro® DASH and Ambulances, and RG-31 platforms.
“Our experts ensure that rigorous quality standards are met when
installing this equipment, because these technologies and
communications systems must perform flawlessly when our soldiers
are in harm’s way,” said Kris Busch, vice president of BAE Systems’
C4ISR and Electronic Systems business. “These vehicles are being
redeployed throughout the world to support critical current and
ongoing missions.”
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce recently named BAE
Systems as one of the 2017 Best Places to Work in South Carolina.
The company has approximately 600 workers across the state
supporting information technology services contracts and the
welding and machining of combat vehicles, such as the Amphibious
Combat Vehicle, Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle, and Bradley family
of vehicles. The company also recently announced plans to expand
its manufacturing operations in Aiken, South Carolina to add more
than 120 new jobs.
In addition to these critical C4I upgrades, BAE Systems over the
years manufactured numerous mine-resistant vehicles, including
RG-31s and RG-33s. Starting in the mid-2000s, the company produced
more than 6,000 of these vehicles to support urgent military needs
in Iraq and Afghanistan.
BAE Systems delivers a broad range of solutions and services
including intelligence analysis, cyber operations, IT, systems
development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance to
enable militaries and governments to recognize, manage, and defeat
threats. The company takes pride in supporting critical national
security missions that protect the nation and those who serve.
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BAE SystemsCharles Ratzer,
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