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December 2002
18 DecBAE SYSTEMS starts detailed manufacture on F-35 JSF Programme
17 DecBAE SYSTEMS IDECM system begins operational evaluation
17 DecBAE SYSTEMS Thermal Weapon Sight completes key soldier testing
17 DecIFS applications makes first connection with Exostar for BAE SYSTEMS
17 DecMOD awards £70M Harrier support contract to BAE SYSTEMS
17 DecMOD'S new online manuals expected to save £150 Million
13 DecBAE SYSTEMS announces new aircraft leases
11 DecBAE SYSTEMS North America appoints Richard Ashooh Vice President legislative affairs
11 DecBAE SYSTEMS takes lead in informational battlefield
10 DecBAE SYSTEMS, DDC-I Join forces on ARINC-653 operating system for safety critical applications
06 DecBAE SYSTEMS North America completes $58.5 million acquisition of Condor Pacific Industries
06 DecSale of Heckler & Koch
04 DecBAE SYSTEMS to develop vehicle management system for Boeing X-45B unmanned combat air vehicle
04 DecNavy awards BAE SYSTEMS $39.4 million contract to support air traffic control and landing systems
02 DecBAE SYSTEMS ground sensors prove worth in Fleet exercise
02 DecU.S. Marine Corps awards LRIP contract to BAE SYSTEMS for M777 Howitzer


November 2002
27 NovBritish Army trials BAE SYSTEMS TERPROM Eagle OWL®
22 NovBAE SYSTEMS announces winners of the 2002 Chairman's Award For Innovation
20 NovBAE SYSTEMS North America names Curtis Gray Vice President Human Resources
19 NovBAE SYSTEMS receives Manufacturing Excellence Award
19 NovBAE SYSTEMS to support U.S. Coast Guard Deepwater programme
18 NovBAE SYSTEMS supports total solar eclipse viewing experience at Woomera prohibited area
13 NovBAE SYSTEMS completes acquisition of Corbett Technologies
12 NovBAE SYSTEMS to deliver upgraded transponder capability to U.S. Navy
12 NovBAE SYSTEMS decoy successfully performs in supersonic flight tests
12 NovBAE SYSTEMS BROACH warhead successful in U.S. Navy JSOW tests
11 NovBAE SYSTEMS delivers command application to NATO
07 NovBAE SYSTEMS awarded $40 million in new IFF work
04 NovNext generation of digital aircraft engine controls debuts in first flight of GE90-115B
04 NovBAE SYSTEMS to supply digital flight control computer equipment for Indian light combat aircraft
01 NovBAE SYSTEMS completes sale of communications equipment facility
01 NovDARPA contracts to BAE SYSTEMS promise revolution for Military RF Systems


October 2002
29 OctBAE SYSTEMS signs historic co-operation agreement with UK's warship building giants for the Future Aircraft Carriers
29 OctBAE SYSTEMS unveils design for new adaptable Future Carrier for UK's Royal Navy
29 OctBAE SYSTEMS to provide night vision goggle support
28 OctInternational success for BAE SYSTEMS Australia defence software tool
28 OctBAE SYSTEMS Australian flight systems integration expertise a win for Australian defence force
28 OctFirst Skynet 5 Deliveries Achieved As MOD Accepts Talon Terminals
28 OctBAE SYSTEMS solution to detect chemical warfare
25 OctBAE SYSTEMS to provide Collins Class Periscope Support
25 OctBAE SYSTEMS, Raytheon and Rheinmetall team for UK IFPA on guided artillery ammunition
22 OctBAE SYSTEMS agrees to acquire Condor Pacific Industries
22 OctInternational success continues for 'SPIKE'
22 OctBAE SYSTEMS network enabled warfare solutions showcased at land warfare conference
21 OctBAE SYSTEMS showcases firepower capability to meet Australia's future requirements
17 OctBAE SYSTEMS Atmospheric Infared Sounder produces exceptional weather data
17 OctBAE SYSTEMS, GE extend preferred-supplier agreement for gas turbine electronic engine controls
17 OctBAE SYSTEMS dedicates new facility; focuses on systems integration
16 OctBAE SYSTEMS selected to provide power management systems for Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle
16 OctBAE SYSTEMS CsLEOS™ real time operating system chosen for flight control redesign on Air Force C-17 Transport
16 OctBAE SYSTEMS selected on United States Coastguard Modernisation Team
15 OctBAE SYSTEMS showcases S31 capabilities
15 OctBAE SYSTEMS decoy completes rigorous Navy fighter tests
14 OctBAE SYSTEMS Chief Executive welcomes UK Government Defence Industry Policy
14 OctTHY signs major lease extension deal for AVRO RJ fleet
11 OctBAE SYSTEMS Advanced Technology Centre donates money to RAF nominated charity
09 OctMOD awards £75 million Nimrod contract to BAE SYSTEMS
09 OctBAE SYSTEMS reaches definitive agreement to acquire Corbett Technologies
07 OctBAE SYSTEMS awarded F-15K IFF contract
07 OctBAE SYSTEMS demonstrates successful flight of guided rocket
02 OctCCM Airlines to operate two Airbus 319 airliners traded by BAE SYSTEMS
02 OctBAE SYSTEMS secures HSBC bank/Air Malta sale and leaseback transaction
02 OctNew business for BAE SYSTEMS Regional Aircraft
02 OctBAE SYSTEMS innovates to inform Maritime Commanders


September 2002
30 SeptBAE SYSTEMS welcomes UK MOD announcement on F-35 JSF and Future Carrier
30 SeptBAE SYSTEMS to reveal new high performance thermal imaging camera at night vision conference
30 SeptBAE SYSTEMS flight trials success for Typhoon self-protection system
30 SeptPilot Direct Broadcast System wins JWID gold award
26 SeptBAE SYSTEMS and VT Group extend shareholding in flagship
25 SeptBAE SYSTEMS wins follow-on laser warning contract
25 SeptBAE SYSTEMS completes production of satellite communications systems for the Australian defence force
24 SeptBAE SYSTEMS HIDAS to protect Kuwait's Apache helicopters
23 SeptBAE SYSTEMS Harrier GR7A makes first flight
19 SeptBAE SYSTEMS awarded FOAS C4ISTAR study contract
16 SeptBAE SYSTEMS completes transfer of technical responsibility for all Bulldog aircraft to DHSL
16 SeptBAE SYSTEMS and THALES sign milestone Avionics support agreement
13 SeptBAE SYSTEMS AN/UPX-37 Digital Interrogator Receives Aims Certification
13 SeptBAE SYSTEMS Agrees To Sell Communications Equipment Facility
12 SeptBAE SYSTEMS releases Interim Results
11 SeptMichael Portillo Joins BAE SYSTEMS as a Non-Executive Director
09 SeptBAE SYSTEMS To Hold Further Future Integrated Soldier Technology (FIST) Supplier Conference
03 SeptBAE SYSTEMS receives satellite computer contract from Lockheed Martin


August 2002
30 AugBAE SYSTEMS completes sale of chaff and flare business to Esterline technologies
27 AugBAE SYSTEMS delivers satellite communications to NATO
21 AugBAE SYSTEMS to provide engineering and scientific support services to U.S. Marine Corps
21 AugThales Communications and BAE SYSTEMS achieve major milestone on Type 45 destroyer communications programme
19 AugBAE SYSTEMS introduces real-time operating system for aircraft and other safety-critical applications
19 AugBAE SYSTEMS wins order for P-3C landing system receivers
16 AugBAE SYSTEMS delivers first Boeing 767 fixed leading edges
14 AugBAE SYSTEMS awarded FIST soldier modernisation planning phase contract
13 AugBAE SYSTEMS selected with General Dynamics team for the U.S. Army's Warfighter Information Network - Tactical (WIN-T) System
12 AugBAE SYSTEMS to supply radar warning receivers for Korean F-15K Fighter
07 AugBAE SYSTEMS selected to continue supplying facilities management to Australian topographic mapping organisation
07 AugWorld first for multiple Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications
07 AugBAE SYSTEMS completes Royal Navy HF broadcast system
06 AugBAE SYSTEMS vehicle management computer hardware marks F-35 programme's first Avionics delivery


July 2002
29 JulyBAE SYSTEMS successfully tests fibre-optic towed decoys
29 JulyBAE SYSTEMS awarded $51 million U.S. Army contract
25 JulyBAE SYSTEMS Hawk LIF Trainer - first graduates
25 JulyBAE SYSTEMS and EADS Form Paradigm Joint Venture and Realign Space Interests
24 JulyBAE SYSTEMS signs MI-172 marketing agreement with Kazan and Kelowna flightcraft
24 JulyMaritime Integration Facility secures contract for Type 45 support
24 JulyBAE SYSTEMS selected to provide power PC-based flight control computer for Taiwan fighter aircraft
24 JulyWest Air Sweden acquires more ATPs for growing freighter fleet
23 JulyBOEING and BAE SYSTEMS announce missile defense partnership
23 JulyBAE SYSTEMS selected for Avionics redesign on Air force C-17 Globemaster III
23 JulyEUROFIGHTER completes carefree handling trials
23 JulyBAE SYSTEMS wins Atflir F/A-18 contract
23 JulyBAE SYSTEMS to develop an integrated mems INS / GPS system for the military market
23 JulyBAE SYSTEMS to supply Rapid Deployment Satcom Terminals to Astrium for Skynet 5 programme
23 JulyBAE SYSTEMS and Roke Manor Research team to develop revolutionary cellphone radar
22 JulyBAE SYSTEMS & Segway LLC announce partnership to market Segway™ Human Transporter in the UK
22 JulyBAE SYSTEMS technology on show in Segway™ Human Transporter
22 JulyKingdom of Bahrain to procure Hawk trainers
22 JulyBAE SYSTEMS announces the world's first active, electronically-scanned array radar for helicopters
22 JulyBAE SYSTEMS MEMS IMU guides ERGM to test success
22 JulyBAE SYSTEMS-IFS selected for Gripen support risk reduction
22 JulyAviation Fibreturf provides grass roots solution for army's Middle Wallop airfield
22 JulyBAE SYSTEMS & Roke Manor Research expand "Satcoms-On-The-Move" to military aircraft applications
19 JulyBAE SYSTEMS AT FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL 2002 - Pavilion OS15
19 JulyBAE SYSTEMS CEO salutes Eurofighter GmbH developments
18 JulyBAE SYSTEMS delivers first U.S.-built XM777 Lightweight Howitzer; supplier base successfully integrated
18 JulyBAE SYSTEMS campaigns for Australia's largest commercial support contract
17 JulyBAE SYSTEMS Team selected for ALL-IP Solution to Falcon Assessment Phase
17 JulyBAE SYSTEMS wins UK MOD Contract for the Terrier Armoured Combat engineering Vehicle
17 JulyMaiden Flight for First large door ATP Freighter
15 JulyBAE SYSTEMS announces £40 million investment in Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) production and assembly facilities
15 JulyBAE SYSTEMS receives satellite components contract from TRW
15 JulyBAE SYSTEMS agrees to sell Chaff and Flare Business to Esterline Technologies
10 JulyBAE SYSTEMS appoints Chris Geoghegan to the Board of Directors
10 JulyBAE SYSTEMS MSVs to protect Romania's borders
10 JulyBAE SYSTEMS provides communications enhancements for British forces overseas
08 JulyBAE SYSTEMS command application to be enhanced to support NATO
08 JulyBAE SYSTEMS Information & Electronic Warfare Systems unit opens new Fort Worth Office
05 JulyBAE SYSTEMS extends partnership with McLaren for five years
04 JulyBAE SYSTEMS selected with Boeing team for the U.S. Army's joint tactical radio system
03 JulyRAF win race across America
02 JulyBAE SYSTEMS pleased with Austrian selection of Eurofighter
02 JulyBAE SYSTEMS Rovis Intercom enters Austrian Army service
02 JulyBAE SYSTEMS recognised as great achiever with Collier award


June 2002
26 JuneBAE SYSTEMS announces its future carrier strategy
26 JuneBAE SYSTEMS XM777 completes operational assessment; lightweight howitzer moves forward in development
26 JuneFrom flight control to cockpit indicators, BAE SYSTEMS is C-17's top Avionics supplier
21 JuneBAE SYSTEMS receives $82.3 million U.S. Navy contract for engineering and technical services
21 JuneBAE SYSTEMS completes critical JTRS broadcast demonstration
20 JuneBAE SYSTEMS completes delivery of air-portable Ptarmigan area communication system
20 JuneBAE SYSTEMS receives $37.5 million contract to support U.S. Stratcom air vehicle planning system
19 JuneBAE SYSTEMS awarded F3 Foxhunter radar contract
17 JuneBAE SYSTEMS-led team starts indirect fire precision attack contract
17 June BAE SYSTEMS lancer team demonstrates tracer capabilities
14 June BAE SYSTEMS and RAF cyclists take off for ultimate challenge
13 June BAE SYSTEMS to supply IFF consultancy services
13 June BAE SYSTEMS to supply Bowman communications management system and modelling facility
11 June BAE SYSTEMS mission solutions achieves outstanding software rating
11 June Team vigilant brings global capability to the uk watchkeeper programme
06 June BAE SYSTEMS awards contract for security evaluation of royal navy's type 45 destroyer communications system
06 June BAE SYSTEMS flight systems achieves as 9100 certification


May 2002
31 May BAE SYSTEMS to transfer technical responsibility for UK-based bulldog aircraft to DHSL
30 May BAE SYSTEMS to support Syntegra at key UK military reference centre
30 May BAE SYSTEMS to support development of NATO communications standards
27 May BAE SYSTEMS awarded contract to develop helicopter electric actuation flight control system
22 May BAE SYSTEMS delivers first Boeing 777-300ER fixed leading edges
21 May BAE SYSTEMS develops innovative data link integration tool
21 May BAE SYSTEMS creates innovative partnerships for soldier modernisation
21 May epa award recognizes BAE SYSTEMS hybrid propulsion technology for reducing transit-bus emissions
21 May BAE SYSTEMS welcomes the mod decision on next generation light anti-armour weapon (NLAW)
20 May Eurofighter IPA1 passes further tests
20 May Performance-based eurofighter support system goes live
16 May BAE SYSTEMS tests eurofighter typhoon conformal tank
15 May BAE SYSTEMS contracts for UK submarines to get advanced new sonar system
15 May BAE SYSTEMS (Marine) commits to potential carrier assembly site
15 May BAE SYSTEMS receives $43.8 million contract to manufacture explosives for U.S. navy
15 May BAE SYSTEMS XM777 lightweight howitzer begins operational assessments
13 May BAE SYSTEMS appoints Mark Ronald to the board of directors
13 May BAE SYSTEMS regional aircraft and mesaba airlines launch joint maintenance facility
09 May BAE SYSTEMS atmospheric infrared sounder to significantly enhance weather forecasting
09 May BAE SYSTEMS calls for a global perspective in developing Australian defence industry policy
02 May USAF awards BAE SYSTEMS $53 million for compass call upgrades
01 May BAE SYSTEMS further enhances Ptarmigan system
01 May BAE SYSTEMS receives $20 million contract to support U.S. navy precision targeting
01 May BAE SYSTEMS executive Pat McMahon promoted to general manager


April 2002
26 Apr BAE SYSTEMS completes sale of camouflage, concealment and deception business, Lillington, North Carolina
26 Apr BAE SYSTEMS atp large door freighter nears completion
26 Apr BAE SYSTEMS partners with aim aviation to improve flight deck security
26 Apr BAE SYSTEMS regional aircraft relaunches as service business
24 Apr BAE SYSTEMS RO defence birtley site to remain open
23 Apr BAE SYSTEMS awarded satellite communications contract
21 Apr BAE SYSTEMS receives three queen's awards for enterprise
17 Apr BAE SYSTEMS trusted filter receives security certification
17 Apr BAE SYSTEMS invests in first southern hemisphere link 16 terminal test facility
17 Apr BAE SYSTEMS brings global communications capabilities to major ADF projects
17 Apr BAE SYSTEMS demonstrates secure communications solutions at new Canberra facility
17 Apr BAE SYSTEMS opens new facility in Canberra
16 Apr BAE SYSTEMS and Northrop Grumman win phase ii contract for UK airborne surveillance concept study
16 Apr Major flight test milestones for Eurofighter
16 Apr BAE SYSTEMS deploys web technology for soldier modernisation suppliers
15 Apr BAE SYSTEMS CNI business unit achieves outstanding industry rating
12 Apr BAE SYSTEMS selected to provide Avionics support for Lockheed Martin joint strike fighter
12 Apr BAE SYSTEMS to develop active inceptors for joint strike fighter
11 Apr BAE SYSTEMS missile warning system demonstrates ability to defend tactical aircraft
10 Apr BAE SYSTEMS and scientific monitoring inc. sign agreement to provide advanced control and monitoring solutions
10 Apr BAE SYSTEMS pilot direct broadcast system successfully achieves initial operating capability
09 Apr BAE SYSTEMS to represent uk interests in nato iff working group
05 Apr First eurofighter ipa takes to the air
04 Apr BAE SYSTEMS chief operating officer appointment
04 Apr Eurofighter continued success in flight test program
02 Apr BAE SYSTEMS wins $11 million jetspares support contract from azzurraair
02 Apr BAE SYSTEMS receives military management quality award


March 2002
27 Mar BAE SYSTEMS receives $7.5 million U.S. navy contract for training systems
26 Mar BAE SYSTEMS sells Jetstream 31 to highland airways
26 Mar BAE SYSTEMS extends leases on seven Jetstream 32s at skyways regional
25 Mar Mike Turner replaces John Weston as BAE SYSTEMS CEO
21 Mar BAE SYSTEMS innovation protects web-based systems from new cyber threat
20 Mar BAE SYSTEMS pilot direct broadcast system proven in environmental extremes
19 Mar BAE SYSTEMS partners to fulfil communications system for Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers
12 Mar BAE SYSTEMS wins re-marketing mandate for ex-sabena airbus aircraft
11 Mar BAE SYSTEMS agrees to sell camouflage, concealment and deception (CCD) business to SAAB barracuda AB
08 Mar BAE SYSTEMS precision aerostructures announces layoffs at Wellington, Kansas facility
06 Mar BAE SYSTEMS delivers front fuselage for first German air force Eurofighter
06 Mar Partnership creates Royal Navy's integrated communications system
01 Mar BAE SYSTEMS ramps up manufacturing facility for lightweight Howitzer


February 2002
27 Feb BAE SYSTEMS partnership with Northrop Grumman awarded multi-year US vehicle intercom contract
26 Feb Inaugural flight tests of BAE SYSTEMS terprom® TAWS on US air force C-17
26 Feb BAE SYSTEMS gains further halo export order
26 Feb BAE SYSTEMS to develop prototype hybrid truck for Fedex express
21 Feb Major milestone successfully achieved by Lancer
20 Feb Eurofighter escape system success
19 Feb BAE SYSTEMS receives IDECM LRIP II contract from U.S. Navy
19 Feb BAE SYSTEMS awarded $15.3m contract to support naval undersea warfare center in Newport, Rhode Island
19 Feb BAE SYSTEMS launches radar warning receiver - combat
14 Feb BAE SYSTEMS delivers 2001 financial results to plan with a strong order book and balance sheet
08 Feb BAE SYSTEMS MEMS IMU in second successful guided flight test of ERGM
08 Feb BAE SYSTEMS awarded laser warning contract
05 Feb BAE SYSTEMS leases satcom support for British forces
04 Feb BAE SYSTEMS launches new space microprocessor line


January 2002
31 Jan BAE SYSTEMS Type 45 prime contract office awards new contract to Rolls-Royce
31 Jan BAE SYSTEMS/I.S. navy Tadircm clears major development milestone
30 Jan BAE SYSTEMS to support air-portable ptarmigan area communication system
29 Jan BAE SYSTEMS hands over first MK106-engined jaguar to DLO
23 Jan British European and DRUK decide not to take RJX
18 Jan BAE SYSTEMS prime contract office awards further combat system subcontract for Type 45 destroyer
17 Jan BAE SYSTEMS strengthens market position in military vehicle intercoms
17 Jan BAE SYSTEMS organisation and structure
16 Jan EADS and BAE SYSTEMS to strengthen efficiency of their space activities
11 Jan BAE SYSTEMS awarded $63.3 million contract for C4i engineering and technical support
10 Jan BAE SYSTEMS contract will cut Tornado support costs
10 Jan BAE SYSTEMS supplies night vision sensors to the US army
10 Jan BAE SYSTEMS wins heli-union IHUMS contract
09 Jan BAE SYSTEMS to support royal navy warfighting capability
09 Jan BAE SYSTEMS awarded contract for ale-47 aircraft survivability equipment suite
09 Jan Establishment of BAE SYSTEMS capital announced
09 Jan BAE SYSTEMS signs freighter marketing agreement with air contractors and safair
03 Jan BAE SYSTEMS command & control system successful in further military trials
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