BAE Systems has received a $60M contract from Lockheed Martin to build more missile seekers for integration into Long Range Anti-Ship Missile systems designed to help military customers detect and track targets while defending against counter-fire.

The Department of Defense has certified a BAE Systems-made transponder designed to help F-22 Raptor aircraft pilots distinguish teammates from enemies. The company said Tuesday it is integrating its F-22 Identification Friend-or-Foe transponder as part of an effort to update the U.S. Air Force's Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System terminal.

BAE Systems has landed the prime spot on a five-year, $26.7M task order to help the Department of the Navy implement an infrared countermeasures system across a fleet of tanker and transport aircraft.

BAE Systems’ land and armaments business has secured a 38-month, $42.8M contract modification to manufacture and deliver missile launching system canisters and associated hardware to the U.S. Navy and foreign military sales clients from Australia, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands and Turkey.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected BAE Systems to provide a cloud-based, government-tailored analytics service that uses machine learning to automate the delivery of situational awareness.

Caitlin Hayden, formerly of the Aerospace Industries Association, has been named senior vice president of communications at BAE Systems, the company announced on Tuesday. 

BAE Systems has received a one-year, $50.4M contract modification from the U.S. Navy for services in support of the Trident II D5 missile and other weapon systems.

BAE Systems announced on Wednesday that the company has partnered with Booz Allen Hamilton, Advanced Core Concepts, a.i. solutions, GreenDart, LinQuest, Space Vector and VETS to offer world-class support for the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center’s Launch Enterprise – Systems and Engineering and Integration Program.

Boeing has contracted BAE Systems to supply vehicle control and detection systems to operate the former’s MQ-25 aerial refueling drone for the U.S. Navy.

BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin have supplied the U.S. Air Force with long-range anti-ship missiles for the B-1B bomber aircraft, which reached early operational capability ahead of schedule.

BAE Systems has unveiled a new addition to its integrated vehicle protection system suite that offers increased visibility, situational awareness, threat warning and countermeasures to military armored vehicles and crews.

BAE Systems' electronic systems business has recognized various suppliers and partners for their efforts to help the company fulfill its services. The firm said Wednesday it awarded various distinctions to 11 firms during the Partner 2 Win Supplier Symposium that took place Tuesday in Manchester, N.H.