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BAE Systems wins US Navy contract for landing systems integration support

Maritime April 5, 2021

BAE Systems was awarded a four-year $42.5 million task order by the US Navy to provide shore-based landing systems integration (LSI) support services for instrument carrier and instrument landing systems (ICLS/ILS).

In partnership with Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Webster Outlying Field (NAWCAD WOLF), BAE Systems serves as part of the lead systems integrator team on the LSI contract. The company provides a variety of support including systems integration, installation, and overall system sustainment.

The new ILS provides US Navy pilots with increased guidance capabilities by utilising radio beam signals that aircraft computers translate, enabling pilots to correct their flight path and operate aircraft without instruction from an air traffic controller.

The company’s technicians and experts will provide support at military installations including Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington for ICLS support and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California for ILS support.

Lisa Hand, Vice President and General Manager of BAE Systems Integrated Defense Solutions business, said: “For several decades, we have been responsible for integrating the Navy’s landing systems, which are critical to the safety of warfighters in the air and on the ground.

“As a lead systems integrator, we have efficient, established, and proven methods and experience installing and sustaining these complex landing systems, which are critical for the safe landing of aircraft.”

image courtesy of BAE Systems

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Post written by: Matt Brown