'Credit crunch could boost science' Nov 9, 2008
They might not earn quite as much in the science sector: while Britain's biggest defence manufacturer BAE Systems pays its graduates up to 27,500 pounds (43,300 dollars, 34,000 euros) a year, university-leavers entering the world of finance used to be able to command upwards of 30,000 pounds annually. But Haour said that, in his discussions with the presidents of universities around the world, they had reported increases in applications for technology-related courses. (India Times, India)
BAE Systems to lay off 16 at Mayport Nov 7, 2008
Our intention is to have the entire MES business closed by Dec. 31, said Stephanie Moncada, a spokeswoman for BAE Systems ... Moncada said all of the workers will be offered severance packages and an opportunity to interview for jobs within BAE Systems, a multinational company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide, about 55,000 of them in the U.S.. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Online freedoms under threat, says Amnesty Nov 7, 2008
bae systems info telecom computer specialist 6 jn. systems information technology is one of the largest it providers to the u.s. government with over 5,000. (Yahoo News -- Human Rights)
Ramp Riot rolls into town Nov 6, 2008
The event, sponsored by FIRST, NASA, Rohm Siemens, Cobham Defense Electronics, Techni-Tool, BAE Systems, DeVry University, Johnson on, and PJM Interconnection, promises to offer something for everyone. For younger children, there will be a "driving zone" set up in the lobby with small robots. (Springfield Sun, PA)
How U.S. stock sectors could fare in Obama administration Nov 5, 2008
Likely losers in the event of an Obama win are companies with lucrative contracts supplying U.S. forces in Iraq, such as bullet-maker Alliant Techsystems Inc, armor plate maker Ceradyne Inc, or large contractors making fighting vehicles such as General Dynamics Corp and BAE Systems Plc. Boeing looks like a winner, given Democrats' staunch support for the company in its effort to win a controversial $35 billion refueling tanker contract, which will be put up for grabs again next year. (India Times)
Toys for Tots Hawaii campaign gets rolling today with 'Bikes for Tykes' Nov 2, 2008
The bikes were put together by 65 employee and family members of BAE Systems, a defense contractor ... Daniel Yu-Cua and his father, BAE Systems employee Alan Isobe, assemble one of more than 100 bicycles donated by the company's employees to the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Britain PM to Seek Support for Intl Bailout Fund Nov 1, 2008
Brown will be joined by Business Secretary Peter Mandelson, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and a delegation of 27 senior executives, including BP CEO Tony Hayward, Lloyd's chairman Peter Levene, Royal Dutch Shell executive director Malcom Brinded and BAE Systems chairman Dick Olver. The trip comes ahead of a meeting of world leaders in Washington D.C. on Nov. 15 to discuss ways to shore up the global economy. (ABC News -- Wire)
Competition, demand are new battle for MRAP maker Oct 31, 2008
Other makers of MRAPs now include General Dynamics, Navistar International Inc. and the U.S. subsidiary of British defense conglomerate BAE Systems PLC.. There also was another MRAP manufacturer about 10 miles from Force Protection in South Carolina, but Protected Vehicles failed to deliver fully on a $37 million Marine contract and filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
$5m in tax breaks going to IBM for Littleton project Oct 30, 2008
However, it was BAE Systems who walked away the big winner ... The Army and Marine Corps awarded deals to and Humvee maker AM General; and Armor Holdings; and BAE Systems and All three teams will submit seven prototypes, plus four trailers to be evaluated. (Boston Globe)
Lockheed Martin JLTV Team Awarded $36 Million Contract, Advances to Program's Technology Development Phase Oct 30, 2008
The Lockheed Martin-led JLTV Team includes: -- BAE Systems Mobility ction Systems, providing advanced armor solutions and production facilities for high volume assembly; -- Alcoa Defense, supplying materials experience, design services and aluminum components that give the vehicle its structural strength at reduced weight; and -- JWF - Defense Systems, offering state-of-the-art machining and cost-effective fabrication. Lockheed Martin serves as the prime contractor and design agent, providing... (PR Newswire)
Navistar wins $40.5M contract in military truck contest Oct 30, 2008
Navistar and its partner, British defense contractor BAE Systems Land ents L.P, received a $40. 5-million contract for the 27-month-long technology development phase of the joint lightweight tactical truck program. (Crain's Chicago Business)
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For example, BAE Systems Technology Solutions ces, a subsidiary of the global defense firm, in September won a five-year $175 million Joint Expeditionary forensics facilities contract with the Navy. Most of the work will be done at Dahlgren. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Pentagon picks Humvee replacement teams Oct 30, 2008
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon on Wednesday picked teams led by Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and the U.S. subsidiary of British defense conglomerate BAE Systems PLC to compete in developing a lightweight tactical vehicle to replace the once mighty Humvee ... However, it was BAE Systems who walked away the big winner ... The Army and Marines Corp. awarded deals to General Dynamics Corp. and Humvee maker AM General; Lockheed Martin Corp. and Armor Holdings; and BAE Systems and Navistar... (AZCentral -- Business)
Pentagon nears Humvee decision Oct 28, 2008
Others teams include Boeing, SAIC and Textron Inc.; Force Protection Inc. and DRS Technologies Inc.; the U.S. subsidiary of British defense conglomerate BAE Systems PLC and Navistar International Corp.; and Blackwater USA and Raytheon Co.. Each team is being asked to build a family that will include an infantry vehicle, a general purpose vehicle and a utility vehicle to support various Army and Marine Corps missions. (AZCentral -- Business)
Pentagon pulls report that faulted BAE Oct 28, 2008
WASHINGTON The Pentagon's inspector-general's office has withdrawn its finding that U.S. technology in the F-35 fighter aircraft may have been compromised by unauthorized access at units of BAE Systems PLC, a top subcontractor ... After report issuance, we determined that we did not have sufficient appropriate evidence to support the report conclusion that DoD advanced aviation and weapons technology, including classified information, at BAE Systems facilities or contained in BAE Systems... (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Pentagon Rescinds Report on Possible Leaks of Jet's Secrets Oct 25, 2008
In rescinding its report, the inspector general said yesterday that he "did not have sufficient appropriate evidence to support the report conclusion that DOD advanced aviation and weapons technology, including classified information, at BAE Systems facilities or contained in BAE Systems information technology systems may have been compromised or is at risk for unauthorized access.". BAE had strongly disagreed with the initial report. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Cisco engineer lobbies for blade-server beater Oct 24, 2008
"I predict there will be a huge war between IBM Blade Center systems and ATCA with a new request for proposals coming down from the government," said Mark Leibowitz, a senior principal engineer at BAE Systems (Greenlawn, NY). BAE is competing against IBM and others in the Navy deal that could pit Blade Center systems against ATCA boxes. (EETimes)
Thursday newspaper round-up: BAE Systems, Lehman Brothers, AIG Oct 23, 2008
A top BAE Systems executive and ex-defence official has been questioned by investigators over a suspected bribery plot involving a Viennese count to win European arms contracts, the FT has learned. Hedge funds delivered their worst performance on record last month as volatile markets and bans on short-selling battered the industry, says the Times. (ShareCast)
British business rejects bribery warning Oct 19, 2008
British business hit out last night after it was branded with a corruption health warning in a stinging report on London's failure to pursue BAE Systems' Saudi Arabian arms deals and other cases of suspected foreign bribery. The CBI employers' organisation rejected claims by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development that foreign multinationals and institutions dealing with British companies would have to take extra care - and spend more cash - to avoid becoming entangled in... (Financial Times)
OECD says Britain lacks the will to tackle corrupt business Oct 18, 2008
An inquiry by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) launched in the aftermath of the Serious Fraud Office's decision to drop an investigation into BAE Systems over bribery allegations relating to a 43bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia, and other alleged corruption cases concluded that reform was urgently needed to address "systemic deficiencies" in the legal system ... "In 2006, the Serious Fraud Office stopped its investigation into allegations that BAE Systems made... (Independent)
U.K. laws fail to halt bribery abroad, OECD finds Oct 18, 2008
The report, the result of an inquiry mounted after the British government blocked an investigation into a 2006 deal between the arms maker BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia, added that British law made it "very difficult for prosecutors to bring an effective case against a company for alleged bribery offenses." ... BAE Systems has always denied any wrongdoing ... The fraud office had investigated claims that BAE Systems, one of the world's biggest arms makers, ran a slush fund of 60 million, or $103... (International Herald Tribune)
UK under fire over bribery laws Oct 18, 2008
The OECD was unhappy about the UK's handling of the BAE Systems probe ... The UK was strongly criticised in 2006 for dropping a probe into bribery allegations involving defence firm BAE Systems over a 43bn Saudi arms deal ... The UK's commitment has been under scrutiny since the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) dropped its probe into claims that BAE Systems made illegal payments to Saudi officials through a slush fund, claims the company has denied. (BBC News -- Business)
US presidential election could spur defense industry consolidation Oct 18, 2008
BAE Systems, Finmeccanica, and General Dynamics have also been active in the space. When it comes to targets, said an industry banker, it will be driven by DoD priorities. (FT.com -- Markets)
'Abysmal' Bribery Laws Shamed Oct 17, 2008
It followed the decision by the Serious Fraud Office to drop an investigation into a BAE Systems arms deal with in 2006. The report is expected to attack the UK's record in prosecuting companies and individuals who have paid bribes to foreign public officials. (Sky News)
Autonomy Corporation plc Announces Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 Oct 15, 2008
Autonomy's customer base comprises of more than 17,000 global companies and organizations including: 3, ABN AMRO, AOL, BAE Systems, BBC, Bloomberg, Boeing, Citigroup, Coca Cola, Daimler Chrysler, Deutsche Bank, Ericsson, Ford, GlaxoSmithKline, Lloyd TSB, NASA, Nestle, the New York Stock Exchange, Reuters, Shell, T-Mobile, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. More than 350 companies OEM Autonomy technology,... (PR Newswire)
UNH invades space with NASA mission Oct 14, 2008
Representatives from the Sensor System Line of Business of BAE systems in Nashua also attended the dedication ceremony. They plan on using the laboratory for their own ventures. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Austin County boasts low jobless rate Oct 10, 2008
Ruben Maestas, media relations manager for BAE Systems mobility and protection systems, echoed Morris and Lowe. The company, which employs 2,500 at its Sealy plant, entered a 1. (Sealy News, TX)
UK firm in US body armour pay-out Oct 8, 2008
BAE Systems manufactures a vast range of defence equipment. A subsidiary of UK defence giant BAE Systems has agreed to pay a $30m (17m) settlement to the US government in a case about defective body armour. (BBC News -- Americas)
BAE adds $9.5M in commercial armoring contracts Oct 8, 2008
Under the contracts terms, BAE Systems West Chester plant will armor 120 vehicles purchased from their manufacturers, including Chevrolet Suburbans and Toyota Hilux (also known as Tacoma) pickup trucks. The job is expected to be completed by summer 2009. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Armor Holdings agrees to pay $30 million Oct 8, 2008
Armor Holdings was based in Jacksonville before being sold last year to London-based BAE Systems Plc. The Armor Holdings Products unit still has a facility in Jacksonville that makes bulletproof vests and other law enforcement products. (Florida Times-Union)
NH Axsys plant expanding Oct 7, 2008
The company makes high-performance cameras and optics and is a longtime supplier to BAE Systems in Nashua and Merrimack. Axsys spokesman Jeff Nestel-Patt said the company will move its program for gyro-stabilized camera systems used to mount on law enforcement helicopters from its Grass Valley, Calif. (Concord Monitor)
Military: Army officials cautious about future funding Oct 7, 2008
Boeing Co. and SAIC Inc. are the lead contractors, but companies like Raytheon Co., General Dynamics Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp., BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin Corp. also are involved. The Army hopes to field brigades based on FCS by 2015, and have 15 brigades in the field by 2030. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Armored vehicle maker grows a strong offense Oct 6, 2008
Tony Russell, BAE Systems vice president of vehicle armor and general manager of the Fairfield facilities under BAE and Armor Holdings since early 2006, credits much of the growth to its vertical integration strategy, including the latest 60,000-square-foot expansion of its ballistic glass plant and the 2006 acquisition of a North Carolina company that produces Tensylon, a ballistic-grade fiber composite used in armor applications. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
General Dynamics Team-built Independence (LCS 2) is Christened Oct 5, 2008
Partners include Austal USA (Mobile, AL); BAE Systems (Rockville, MD); General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (Fairfax, Va. L3 Communications Marine Systems (Leesburg, VA); Maritime Applied Physics Corporation (Baltimore, MD); and Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems (Baltimore, MD). (PR Newswire)
Career Fair Slated for SAE's Commercial Vehicle Congress Oct 4, 2008
Also, a free Resume Critique Clinic will be held in the Career Center on Tuesday from 3-5:30 p.m. The companies participating in the Career Fair, to date, include: -- BAE Systems -- Belcan Engineering Group, Inc. AETD -- Caterpillar, Inc. -- Cummins Inc. -- Delta Staffing Precision Hiring Systems -- Fiat Powertrain Technologies North America -- Heil Environmental -- John Deere -- LHP Software -- PACCAR Inc. -- PS eServ, A Perot Systems Company -- TATA Motors Ltd. Press credentials for the 2008... (PR Newswire)
Taiwan says US arms package signals warming ties Oct 4, 2008
In addition to Boeing, major contractors will include General Electric for engines, Lockheed Martin Corp, Northrop Grumman Corp, Raytheon Co and Britain's BAE Systems. The Pentagon said the arms sales were consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, which obliges Washington to help Taipei defend itself. (Reuters)
BAE develops new night-vision goggles Oct 4, 2008
Lexington-based BAE Systems has developed and delivered to the U.S. Army a new helmet-mounted night-vision goggle system that combines visible, low-light, and infrared imagery for all-weather use in darkness and in other visibility-limiting conditions ... The design and delivery of this prototype is a milestone in the Army s roadmap toward a digitally fused night vision goggle capability, said Rajani Cuddapah, ENVG(D) program manager for BAE Systems in Lexington. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Military might Oct 3, 2008
BAE Systems, the UK's largest defence firm, has applied to India's Foreign Investment Promotion Board for permission to set up a joint venture with MDS to produce vehicles and artillery equipment. MDS would have a controlling 51% stake, with BAE holding the remainder. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Radiant Energy Corporation Adds to Management Team and Grants Share Options Sep 25, 2008
David brings many years of aviation related experience, most recently as Executive Vice President BAE Systems Regional Aircraft Inc., overseeing that company's civil aircraft support and marketing operations in the Americas. ADVERTISEMENT. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Business as usual for US arms sales Sep 24, 2008
Sponsored by weapons giants like Boeing, Raytheon and BAE Systems, the day-long conference was organized around the theme of "Defense Priorities in an Age of Persistent Conflict". It featured presentations from a US Navy under secretary, a. (Asia Times Online)
Corruption creating humanitarian disaster-watchdog Sep 24, 2008
TI said the UK's anti-corruption credentials had suffered a setback following the December 2006 decision to discontinue a criminal investigation of British defence firm BAE Systems in relation to a contract in Saudi Arabia. Significant improvements were seen in Albania, Cyprus, Georgia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, South Korea, Tonga and Turkey. (AlertNet)
Shipbuilder sheds 80 jobs Sep 22, 2008
Melbourne-based ship builder BAE Systems, formerly Tenix, is shedding 80 jobs because of a shortfall in production work at its Williamstown dockyard. A spokesman for BAE said the company was calling for voluntary redundancies with a deadline of October 10. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Government may allow 49 % FDI in defence sector: Antony Sep 21, 2008
Many foreign defence companies have expanded their presence in the country but claim that their business plans are hamstrung due to the 26 per cent cap on FDI. Speaking to The Hindu, several foreign companies including BAE Systems and Thales have said their business plans necessitate at least 49 per cent stake in joint ventures with Indian companies. Although these companies were earlier happy to sell defence equipment with minimal Indian input, their plans went awry after the government began... (Hindu)
Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds Sep 18, 2008
bae systems information technology/network administrator. market-leading position in advanced information technology research, intelligence analysis and production. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Billikens Head North for Non-Conference Tests Sep 17, 2008
Barklage was tabbed for the honor at Army's BAE Systems Fall Classic on the season-opening weekend and duplicated the feat at SLU's Toys For Tots Tournament the following weekend. PRESEASON HONORS: was named to the A-10 preseason All-Conference team, while earned a spot on the league's All-Rookie team. (Slubillikens.com)
Prop. D could put life into historic Pier 70 Sep 15, 2008
The area's main tenant is BAE Systems, an international company that runs the West Coast's largest dry dock on 15 acres. BAE pays about $1 million in rent annually; other nearby businesses, including a self-storage site, a metal recycler, a city tow yard and artists studios, generate much less. (San Francisco Chronicle)
BAE Names First-Ever India Chief Counsel Sep 13, 2008
As part of the new role, Elston will be responsible for providing legal advice in relation to the company's business in India and will report to president of BAE Systems India, Julian Scopes, and group general counsel Philip Bramwell. The new role is part of Bramwell's three-year overhaul of BAE's legal function and follows the July hire of Jo Talbot from as head of the dispute resolution and risk management function. (Law.com)
White Electronic Designs lands $7 million component contracts for Eurofighter Sep 12, 2008
The plane is being built by Alenia Aeronautica, BAE Systems and EADS. The products will ship in third-quarter 2009. "We believe this order strongly validates the leading-edge nature of our technology," said Dan Tarantine, executive vice president of White Electronic Designs. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Norway blacklists miner Rio Tinto Sep 11, 2008
Page last updated at 16:51 GMT, Wednesday, 10 September 2008 17:51 UK. Norway won't invest in Rio Tinto because of environmental concerns. (BBC News -- Europe)
Bills Welcome Butler, Vanderbilt to Hermann Stadium Sep 10, 2008
She was tabbed for the same accolade at Army's BAE Systems Fall Classic the previous weekend. SCOUTING BUTLER: The Bulldogs, who snapped a two-game skid by beating IPFW 3-0 Sept. 7, return nine starters and six additional letterwinners from last year's team that finished 10-9-1 overall and 5-3-0 (fourth) in the Horizon League. (Slubillikens.com)
Patriot League Women's Soccer Release 9.8.08 Sep 9, 2008
The three also earned the same honors in Labor Day weekend's Army BAE Systems Classic. 2008 Patriot League Preseason Poll. (Patriotleague.com)
Williams threat to US Roadmap Sep 7, 2008
bae systems information technology is one of the largest it providers to the u.s.. ma. (guardian.co.uk)
Raytheon given $85M contract for precision howitzer projectiles Sep 6, 2008
Excalibur, a cooperative effort between Raytheon Missile Systems of Tucson and BAE Systems Bofors of Sweden, is an artillery projectile that Raytheon says provides precision-strike capability at extended ranges for 155-millimeter howitzers. The round has a range of 24. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Redhawks Head North To Battle Army Sep 5, 2008
Army comes into Sunday s matchup with a 2-1 record after defeating Sacred Heart in double overtime and losing to Saint Louis last week in BAE Systems Fall Classic. The Black Knights open the Toys for Tots tournament on Friday against Missouri State. (Gosoutheast.com)
Pentagon Worries About Chinese Chips Sep 5, 2008
On the business side of things, China also came up in a panel discussion featuring executives from Boeing (nyse: - - ), Lockheed Martin (nyse: - - ) and non-U.S. contractors such as BAE Systems (other-otc: - - ) and Finmeccanica. Torkel Patterson, president of international operations at Raytheon (nyse: - - ), cast the country not just as a geopolitical threat, but also as a looming business competitor. (Forbes -- Business)
Saint Louis Hosts Toys For Tots Tournament Sep 4, 2008
BILLIKENS OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT: With their victories at Army's BAE Systems Fall Classic last week, the Bills achieved a 2-0 start for the first time since 2003 ... HARTMANN NAMED TOURNAMENT MVP: Senior midfielder/back was named Most Valuable Player of the BAE Systems Fall Classic ... BRADENBERG, BARKLAGE EARN ALL-TOURNEY LAURELS: Junior forward and freshman back joined Hartmann on the BAE Systems Fall Classic All-Tournament team. (Slubillikens.com)
Chamber golf tournament tees off Friday Aug 31, 2008
Closest to the pin awards went to Ryan Kirkpatrick of the Ryan Ford Team, Jim Hopkins of the Colorado County Oil Team, Ed Turner of the BAE Systems team, and David Schiel of the Hometown Hardware team. Longest drive went to Phillip Krampitz of the Rhode, Havel team. (Sealy News, TX)
Bradenberg's Goal, Assist Lift Bills to 2-0 Win Aug 31, 2008
WEST POINT, N.Y. - Junior collected a goal and an assist Saturday to power Saint Louis women's soccer to a 2-0 victory over host Army in the BAE Systems Fall Classic. Freshman scored the only goal the Billikens (2-0) would need at the 20:38 mark. (Slubillikens.com)
Sikorsky's UH-60M Upgrade BLACK HAWK Helicopter Achieves First Flight Aug 30, 2008
-- BAE Systems provides the active control sticks that provide pilot tactile cueing. -- Hamilton Sundstrand's flight control computers host the FBW flight control software. (PR Newswire)
Hartmann Scores Twice, Bills Capture Season Opener Aug 29, 2008
WEST POINT, N.Y. - Senior scored two first-half goals Thursday to lift Saint Louis women's soccer to a 2-1 victory over Seton Hall in the BAE Systems Fall Classic, hosted by Army. Hartmann tallied each of her goals, the second and third of her career, off a corner kick. (Slubillikens.com)
Billikens Will Try Again to Start Season Aug 26, 2008
THIS WEEK: Saint Louis women's soccer travels to West Point, N.Y., this week for two games in Army's BAE Systems Fall Classic ... FOLLOWING THE ACTION: Army will make an announcement later this week concerning live stats for the BAE Systems Fall Classic. (Slubillikens.com)
O'Gara files for $173 million IPO Aug 26, 2008
That entity then sold its vehicle armoring division to Armor Holdings Inc. and was later acquired by BAE Systems. O Gara Group got its start in 2003, when it acquired a Dayton company that made night-vision goggles for military use. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Bus service looks to grow in second year Aug 23, 2008
Olier is currently working on schedules and routes to meet the needs of such businesses as BAE Systems. We re trying to work more toward some shuttles and be there when people are going to work, she said. (Sealy News, TX)
BAE in 2bn munitions partnership with MoD Aug 22, 2008
BAE Systems has struck a 2bn partnership deal with the Ministry of Defence to provide munitions and explosives, securing the future of Britain's former Royal Ordnance munitions factories. Britain's biggest defence contractor is committed to invest more than 120m over the next five years to accelerate the modernisation of its three main munitions sites, many of which date from before the second world war. (Financial Times)
BAE in 2bn MoD ammunition deal Aug 21, 2008
BAE Systems has signed a 15-year deal with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply the UK armed forces with small arms and medium-calibre ammunition ... " Charlie Blakemore, managing director of BAE Systems Land Systems Munitions, said some machinery dated from World War II. "You can imagine that the rate of production that we are now at, it's been some achievement to keep that going in that period to make sure that we deliver on time. (BBC News -- UK)
