BAE Systems Wins $114 Million Contract From US Army For New Common Missile Warning Systems

Defense News ,U.S :- BAE Systems has been awarded a $114 million contract by the U.S. Army for Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) as part of Foreign Military Sales (FMS). These systems are vital for protecting both rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft in challenging combat situations.

CMWS is a proven system that combines missile warning, hostile fire indication, and countermeasure controls. It helps the U.S. and its allies detect and defend against advanced threats on the battlefield, ensuring the safety of aircraft and their crews.

Jennifer Bartley, deputy product line director at BAE Systems, highlighted the importance of CMWS in contested battlefields. When stealth is not an option, CMWS acts as a shield, providing essential survivability for aircraft during missions.

CMWS has already been successfully deployed on various platforms globally, becoming the standard for missile warning and hostile fire detection for U.S. Army aircraft. It has accumulated millions of combat flight hours, demonstrating its effectiveness in protecting aircraft and saving lives in evolving threat environments.

The recent FMS contracts mean that more U.S. allies will now benefit from CMWS's proven capabilities. These allies will use the system to safeguard both existing and newly acquired aircraft, including helicopters like the AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook, and UH-60 Black Hawk.

CMWS is designed to work seamlessly with expendable countermeasure dispensers, such as BAE Systems' AN/ALE-47 Airborne Countermeasures Dispenser System and Smart D²™ next-generation countermeasure system. It is also compatible with laser-based directable infrared countermeasure systems.

BAE Systems' CMWS is a crucial component of the Intrepid Shield™ approach to aircraft and ground platform survivability. This strategy utilizes the full electromagnetic spectrum to detect, exploit, and counter advanced threats, ensuring comprehensive protection.