Capability
EI&S's UK site became an Authorised Economic Operator and the first multinational organisation to attain this industry standard for supply chain security. The European Union certification gives priority customs clearance and increased security for shipments entering or leaving the European Union, helping drive integration of the EI&S global supply base.
Innovation
BAE Systems is leading a team of scientists to develop miniature robots to improve military situational awareness. The business signed a $38m (£26m) contract with the US Army Research Laboratory to develop autonomous, multi-functional intelligence-gathering robots that can operate in places too inaccessible or dangerous for humans.
Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon (NLOS-C)
The NLOS-C is an indirect fire support component of the Manned Ground Vehicle family. It is a self-propelled howitzer with a two-man crew. It will provide networked, extended-range, responsive and sustained precision attack of point and area targets in support of the Future Combat System programme. The first NLOS-C prototype debuted on Capitol Hill during the summer of 2008.
Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV)
FMTV provides the US Army's backbone for tactical unit mobility and logistics support throughout the battlefield. More than 48,000 FMTV trucks and trailers are in service with the US Army. An added measure of success in 2008 was the award of a contract and the exercise of an option for a total of 20,000 FMTV vehicles by the US Department of Defense.
Autonomous systems
The need to avoid exposing individuals to dangerous or difficult environments has driven the development of unmanned and autonomous systems. The pre-production HERTI unmanned air system has been operating at fully active overseas customer airbases integrated with manned platform operations.
Australia
The acquisition of Tenix Defence in Australia is a clear reflection of BAE Systems' home market strategy, developing the Group's position as the premier global defence, security and aerospace company. The Group will expand and develop in Australia with through-life support solutions and services activities, continuing to support the Australian customer base with an even broader capability.
Saudi Arabia
The latest development in a long-standing relationship with Saudi Arabia will see the provision of 72 Typhoons and associated training to around 300 Royal Saudi Air Force technicians in the UK. The training programme has been designed by BAE Systems to produce multi-skilled aircraft technicians.