BAE Systems division terrestre.

[Philippe Top-Force]

Partant de la réflexion de JeanMi sur BAE Systems ,quelques liens sur ce qu'ils font rien que dans le domaine terrestre.

BAE Systems ,division terrestre :

véhicules de combat

Artillerie et systèmes

véhicule de génie

munitions

véhicules de soutien ,blindés et autres

[Lolo]

De quoi préparer le futur boom du terrestre dans les 10 années qui arrivent.

[jeanmi]

ça me fait un peu rire car ils ont du acheter des entreprises pour avoir les compétences. Philippe dans tes liens on peu voir l'obus bonnus qui est une realisation franco-suédoise, donc peut on dire que le bonnus est franco anglais ? La seule réalisation anglaise et de vraiment potable c'est le canon FH77 de 155 !

[Philippe Top-Force]

Rob ,te dira que Oui ! il y a des usines Peugeot au Royaume-Unis ,donc Peugeot est anglais ,tout comme Thales c'est anglais ,[29]

[jeanmi]

on est bien d'accord là [27]

[Invité Rob]

Rob ,te dira que Oui ! il y a des usines Peugeot au Royaume-Unis ,donc Peugeot est anglais ,tout comme Thales c'est anglais ,

Je ne dit jamais que Peugeot est britannique, et je ne dit jamais que Thales est britannique. J'ai dit que Thales UK a un base britannique est les produits develope par Thales UK sont developpe par des ingenieurs britannique. Avec les lois contre d'export du technology militaire c'est normal.

ça me fait un peu rire car ils ont du acheter des entreprises pour avoir les compétences.

Oui, beaucoup des entreprises achetent des autres entreprises. British Aerospace n'etait pas une grande entreprise dans le secteur de la defense terreste. Il avait RO Defence en le UK et il achete Alvis plc en le UK, et puis il achete United Defense Industries et maintenant Armor Holdings en les USA. Apres ces achats ils sont peut-etre la plus grande entreprise pour la defense terreste.

La seule réalisation anglaise et de vraiment potable c'est le canon FH77 de 155 !

Huh? Je pense que le FH77 est suedois (BAE Bofors). Mais tu a oubli que le 105mm Light Gun (plus de 1100 vendu), le M777* (plus de 700 vendu), l'AS90, le Challenger II, le Warrior, le Panther (avec Iveco)**, le Tactica ("des centaines" vendu en 2006 aux Saudis), le M777 Portee [peut-etre pour LIMAWS(G)], le Terrier, le Piranha*, le Trojan, le Titan, le FV432 Bulldog, le BR90, etc... sont des produits britannique de BAE.

Il y a aussi en avenir le Pinzaguer (maintenant, un produit britannique, mais part du Armor Holdings.).

* Developpe en UK (Barrow-in-Furness), produit en UK et les USA

** Design base developpe par Iveco, produit et des autres choses fait par BAE

*** Develope par Mowag (Suisse), produit sous licence par BAE pour beaucoup des pays

Images:

Light Gun 105mm:

M777 155mm:

AS90:

Challenger II:

Warrior:

Terrier:

Trojan:

Titan:

BR90:

Tactica:

M777 Portee System:

http://www.defense-update.com/images/Portee.jpg

[European]

[28]

Tu a oubliè ca:

[12][12]

[Invité Rob]

C'est le Panther. Le FCLV (Future Command and Liasion Vehicle) du UK. On a achete 401 et nous avons 400 sur option. Le Panther est un produit de BAE (production, "Self Defence Weapons Station", etc...) et Iveco (design, moteur) pour le British Army et RAF Regiment. Je sais aussi que BAE en l'UK fabrique des "shells" pour les BvS10s pour les Royal Marines. Et ils ont une part dans le variant du SEP pour FRES (clairement). S'ils ont une part dans les RG31 etc... je ne sais pas.

[Coriace]

Question,le M777 est votre équivalent du CAESAR?(sur la derniere photo). Sympa le Terrier =D;et un petit détail,sur le Warrior,on vois une plaque d'immatriculation,comment marche le systeme? (me fait drolement penser a une vraie plaque minéralogique Fr)

[Invité Rob]

Question,le M777 est votre équivalent du CAESAR?(sur la derniere photo).

Le M777 n'est pas en service avec le RU. BAE Systems a developpe ca pour le marche international. Les USA a achete plus de 600 et le Canada a achete 12 (et ils veulent acheter encore 15 jusqu'a 24.). Le RU a le "Light Gun 105mm". Mais tu as raison, le M777 Portee est un produit qui BAE veut vendre au RU et qui est tres similaire au CAESAR. Les evaluations du M777 Portee et CAESAR sont maintenant. Je pense que le RU va acheter le M777 Portee pour un commonalite en l'avenir (quand les Light Guns sont remplacer par les M777) et pour aider l'industrie britannique. Je ne sais pas quel systeme est meilleur.

Sympa le Terrier =D;et un petit détail,sur le Warrior,on vois une plaque d'immatriculation,comment marche le systeme?

Dans le RU? Je ne sais pas, probablement sur un truck. Mais peut-etre non, on peut avoir un char civil dans le RU. [61]

[Invité Rob]

Des nouvelles sur le M777 et sur les "UORs".

M777 LIGHTWEIGHT HOWITZER UPDATE GIVES MORE RANGE AND ACCURACY

25 Jul 2007 | Ref. 234/2007

ARLINGTON, Virginia — The latest version of BAE Systems' M777 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer is now cleared to fire a longer-range and more accurate projectile following official approval.

The receipt of a Full Material Release for the A2 version from the Commanding General of the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command means that the necessary upgrades can be issued to U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps units.

Full Material Release means that the system meets all safety and operational requirements for fielding. This is achieved only after thorough testing of the system and its software to strict test regimes.

The A2 version of the howitzer incorporates a software update that enables the howitzer to program and fire the M982 Excalibur Guided Projectile.  The Excalibur brings precision fire to field artillery at all achievable ranges. The Excalibur projectile will give the M777A2 howitzer a maximum range of 40km with accuracy on target within 10 meters. This is an increase over the current range of the howitzer of 30km using unguided munitions.

The M777A2 version of the howitzer will be the version issued to all U.S. Army and USMC units and previously-equipped M777A1 howitzer units will receive a software upgrade to bring their systems to A2 standard.  Both the 11th Marine Regiment and the 10th Marine Regiment have received the A2 version.  The 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is currently undergoing initial fielding of the M777A2 for the U.S. Army. The 2nd Battalion 11th Field Artillery Regiment at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii was equipped with M777A1 howitzers in January 2007. They will be converted to the A2 version later this year.

The M777 was designed and developed by BAE Systems to replace the aging M198 howitzers in both the USMC and U.S. Army with a system that is more capable than the M198 and about half the weight.  The Canadian Army has purchased 12 M777 howitzers through Foreign Military Sales and has had a battery of M777s in Afghanistan since February of 2006. The M777 has proved to be a much-used and effective fire support system in the harsh Afghanistan environment.

The work will be performed at the BAE Systems facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems is a global defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions, and customer support services. BAE Systems, with 88,000 employees worldwide, had 2006 sales that exceeded $25 billion.

Link.

http://www.baesystems.com/Newsroom/NewsReleases/autoGen_107625195239.html

Urgent Vehicle Modifications Protect British Troops

28 Jun 2007 | Ref. 211/2007

A British Army Bulldog

    A British Army Bulldog

Millbrook, United Kingdom. - The UK MoD and BAE Systems have together delivered more than 60 modifications over the last 18 months for UK armoured vehicles as part of a battle of wits to protect British troops facing resourceful and capable adversaries.

The modifications, many designed and fitted by BAE Systems in a matter of weeks to meet urgent operational requirements (UORs), include such things as new armour, external fire suppression systems and night vision systems. They cover most front-line vehicles such as the FV430 (Bulldog) armoured personnel carrier, the Warrior infantry fighting vehicle, the Challenger 2 tank and the Royal Marines’ Viking.

To speed deployment of the new equipment to the front line and ensure its availability for operations, BAE Systems has sent engineers to Iraq.  BAE Systems personnel have been based in Basra to support the UOR work on Bulldog since its initial deployment in November 2006 and a team of field service engineers now supports the installation of UORs on Bulldog, CVR (T) and Warrior.

Ian McNeeney, business director support programmes for BAE Systems Land Systems says: “To deliver this enormous surge of activity alongside existing programmes, BAE Systems has increased its engineering and project management workforce on support programmes by more than 50 per cent, drawing on resources from across the company and industry partners.”

BAE Systems has delivered or has under development a total of 81 UOR solutions comprising in excess of 3000 individual modification kits.

BAE Systems personnel are working closely with their MoD and industry counterparts to defeat new threats to our troops as they emerge. In response to specific new threats, new armour solutions have been taken from concept to delivery in a matter of weeks.

“Our UK-based domain knowledge, vehicle integration and project management skills have been critical to the successful delivery of UORs within these very short timescales," McNeeney added.

UOR work has been carried out alongside existing upgrade programmes. For example, the upgrade of the FV430 series has taken place at the same time as 14 UORs have been delivered to produce the “Bulldog” fighting vehicle which has garnered highly positive feedback from its operators.

BAE Systems is showing off three of the enhanced vehicles - Bulldog, Warrior and CVR(T) - at the Defence Vehicles Dynamics demonstration at Millbrook proving ground on June 27/28. The company designed, built and supports 95 per cent of the UK armoured fighting vehicle fleet.

About BAE Systems:

BAE Systems is a global defence and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 88,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £13.7 billion pounds sterling (US25.4 billion dollars) in 2006.

Link.

http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/LandArmaments/NewsEvents/index.htm

[Invité Rob]

Avec l'achat du Armour Holdings, BAE Systems a gagne des produits britanniques, les grands produits britannique du division terrest du BAE Systems sont.

• 105mm Light Gun
• 155 mm M777
• AS90
• M777 Portee
• Challenger II
• Warrior
• Tactica
• Panther
• FV432 Bulldog
• Terrier
• Trojan
• Titan
• Pinzgauer ---> nouveau, les Pinzgauer est une famille des "APCs"
• CRAARV

[Fenrir]

http://www.janes.com/news/defence/idr/idr070904_1_n.shtml

LIMAWS G annulé de la part du MoD britannique.

[Philippe Top-Force]

http://www.janes.com/news/defence/idr/idr070904_1_n.shtml

LIMAWS G annulé de la part du MoD britannique.

Quel dommage la British Army pouvait disposer de VBCI et CAESAR Nexter.

[Invité Rob]

Quel dommage la British Army pouvait disposer de VBCI et CAESAR Nexter.

Le systeme plus probable pour LIMAWS(G) etait le M777 Portee, qui a fait des essais avec le CAESAR pour le MoD, mais en tout cas BAE Systems a beaucoup des nouvelles pour le British Army.

BAE SYSTEMS BRINGS IN NEW TECHNOLOGY IN FOCUS ON QUALITY MUNITIONS

10 Sep 2007 | Ref. 285/2007

London, United Kingdom. - BAE Systems has taken quality control at its Glascoed munitions facility to a new level with the introduction of a world-leading X-ray imaging process that can detect air pockets as small as 1mm in diameter within explosives.

David Allott, managing director for BAE Systems Land Systems Munitions, said the new system – which cost some £750,000 to develop and install – is believed to be unique. "We are leading the way in developing image enhancement capability, and as a result we are able to provide our customers with even greater confidence in our quality inspection process," he said.

Further work is planned to enhance the system to provide the ability to produce images  showing pockets smaller than 1mm, with the development work taking place "at the limits of existing technology", he added.

The new X-ray process was developed in consultation with a range of experts, including Cranfield University, AWE Aldermaston, NDT Consultants and X-innovations, who designed the system.

"The system we have installed is unique and very powerful," he said, "but there is still potential improvement in imaging software to further enhance image contrast and resolution."

David Allott said the new X-ray imaging process was part of the transformation of BAE Systems’ Munitions business to meet the current and future needs of the UK Ministry of Defence. Air pockets in munitions can affect accuracy and, in severe cases, can lead to premature detonation.

"As a result of our investment and continued focus on lean techniques, our manufacturing facilities are delivering record performance levels. These are clear signs that the Munitions business is progressing well with its transformation programme and this is at the heart of the long-term partnering relationship with the MOD under the proposed MASS (Munitions Acquisition, the Supply Solution) contract," he said.

Link.

http://www.baesystems.com/Newsroom/NewsReleases/autoGen_107810162813.html

PANTHER LEAPS AHEAD AFTER TRIALS SUCCESS

10 Sep 2007 | Ref. 288/2007

Panther

London, United Kingdom. - BAE Systems' Panther command and liaison vehicle has successfully passed its UK MOD reliability qualification trials after a rigorous test of its capabilities.

The trials are a major milestone towards the vehicle entering service with the British Army and BAE Systems is now on track to deliver the first 56 of the vehicles by the end of September. A total of 401 Panthers are scheduled to be delivered between now and first quarter 2009.

Panther is a multi-role rapid-deployment 4x4 vehicle with mine and ballistic protection which will provide advanced capability for UK troops. It was chosen by the UK MOD for its command and liaison vehicle programme and provides a new capability to meet the threats of the 21st century.

The reliability qualification trials were the culmination of the demonstration phase that followed both reliability growth trials and military user trials that were held earlier this year. Carried out at the Armoured Trials & Development Unit at Bovington in southern England, the trials aimed to evaluate the vehicle for a number of roles it will fulfill within the British Army and the Royal Air Force (RAF).

It will be used as a commander’s vehicle for engineer troops, anti-tank, mortar and supporting fire platoons and as a liaison officer's vehicle for armoured reconnaissance and armoured infantry units. It will also be deployed with REME for asset co-ordination, and by the Royal Signals for radio rebroadcast.

Bill Jamieson, business director, D&M Programmes for BAE Systems Land Systems, said: "The Military User Trials demonstrated that Panther matches the expectations of the crews in providing a vehicle that has many more technological advances than previously seen on land vehicles. Its outstanding mobility performance was specifically praised by the British Army crews."

Panther is a culmination of a product partnership between BAE Systems and Iveco DVD. The 7.1 tonne Panther is a highly innovative vehicle that combines the benefits of commercially proven automotives with a design that incorporates mine and ballistic protection.

The result is a highly survivable, air-transportable and high-mobility vehicle suited to deployment in a wide variety of roles and operational environments, from war to peace-keeping.

BAE Systems, which integrates the Panther at its Newcastle facility, has led the way in certifying the vehicle with the rigorous tests and requirements specified by the UK MOD, proving out the vehicle for the rest of Europe.

Link.

http://www.baesystems.com/Newsroom/NewsReleases/autoGen_10781018518.html

BAE SYSTEMS LAUNCHES NEW PINZGAUER VEHICLE AT DSEi EXHIBITION

10 Sep 2007 | Ref. 284/2007

PINZGAUER

http://www.baesystems.com/static/bae_cimg_284_pinzgauer_latestReleased_bae_cimg_284_pinzgauer_Web.jpg

London, United Kingdom. - BAE Systems has unveiled details of the new Pinzgauer II, the next generation of all-terrain wheeled vehicle, which combines mobility with increased payload, additional protection and more performance.

The 6x6 vehicle was launched today at the DSEi exhibition in London, and will build upon the proven track record of the Pinzgauer family of vehicles, which are in operation with armed forces in 29 countries.

Among its many features, the Pinzgauer II will house a Euro 4-compliant, six-cylinder, 145kW-output engine, enhanced air suspension and flexible armour packaging. The construction will allow for easy adaptation for special purposes, whether as a protected troop carrier or high-volume application. The base platform may also be fitted with a shelter body or other specialist equipment.

The ergonomically re-styled vehicle will offer additional height and width, with an increased 3.8-tonne payload capacity - suitable for loads that include two standard NATO pallets, up to 14 personnel with full kit, plus a wide range and mix of other equipment.

Another innovation will see the Pinzgauer II also available with a new bonnet-out-front design called 'Mantis' which complements the more traditional cab-forward design. The new Mantis offers additional mine blast protection capability on top of the other new enhancements in the Pinzgauer II. The new vehicle design also offers enhances ride quality, making it equally ideal for use as an ambulance or as a carrier for electronics and sensitive weapons systems.

Graeme Rumbol, who heads up BAE Systems Land Systems' Pinzgauer operations, said: "From the outset, the Pinzgauer II range has been designed with protection in mind. All variants can be supplied with a basic 'fitted-for' architecture which can then be customised with enhancements designed to defeat a range of threats. These include cover blast, ballistic and fragment specifications."

The Pinzgauer II will be manufactured at the company’s bases in Guildford, Surrey and Fareham, Hampshire.

Link.

http://www.baesystems.com/Newsroom/NewsReleases/autoGen_107810162424.html

BAE SYSTEMS' TECHNOLOGIES HELP MIRA MEET THE 'CHALLENGE'

10 Sep 2007 | Ref. 279/2007

Farnborough, UK - BAE Systems is using its expertise in the area of autonomy to support a team led by MIRA in a UK MoD competition to encourage innovation which benefits the front line.

The MoD Grand Challenge has been devised to harness innovation in the UK defence industrial base to address the challenges facing the modern military. Particular focus has been placed on the autonomous identification, monitoring and reporting of military threats in an urban environment and

"We have been examining autonomy across air, land and sea for a number of years and this research has resulted in some incredible technology," said James Baker, technology & engineering services director at BAE Systems. "We currently work with MIRA, using their facilities to test our autonomous Wildcat vehicle, supporting their entry in the Grand Challenge seemed a natural progression."

Under the rules of the challenge participating vehicles must autonomously identify four distinct targets – a sniper, an improvised explosive device, a vehicle and a troop of potential enemies – at the MOD's Copehill Down village in Wiltshire. MIRA's team approach is to use an unmanned ground vehicle incorporating technologies and knowledge from MIRA, ERA, BAE Systems, Warwick University and Guilford High School.

"Having worked so closely with BAE Systems we have seen what their technology can do and felt its inclusion would enhance our entry in the Challenge," said Chris Mellors from MIRA. "We are also very fortunate to be one of the six teams awarded funding to develop our entry further."

The Grand Challenge is due to take place in the summer of 2008 and will involve participants ranging from large defence firms, to small-medium sized enterprises and universities.

"It is encouraging to see so many contributors to the SEAS DTC supporting the Grand Challenge," says Simon Jewell, Chairman of the Systems Engineering for Autonomous Systems Defence Technology Centre. "This demonstrates the high standard of innovation in the field of autonomy at all levels of British industry and will certainly make for an interesting competition."

Link.

http://www.baesystems.com/Newsroom/NewsReleases/autoGen_107810154348.html

[Invité Rob]

Nouvelles du BAE Systems.

1. Un programme de la modernisation pour 60 millions de livres

Links.

http://www.baesystems.com/BAEProd/groups/public/documents/bae_publication/bae_pdf_fres_sils_facts.pdf

http://www.baesystems.com/BAEProd/groups/public/documents/bae_publication/bae_pdf_fres_man_xformation.pdf

2. Le prospect pour nouvelles commandes pour le M777 est bien.

Link.

http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=570043

[Invité Rob]

Le business d'artillerie marche bien, des rumeurs des commandes americaine (en plus d'environ 600 commandes), australienne et canadienne (en plus de 12 commandes) pour le M777 et un rumeur d'une commande de 60 Light Guns d'un pays arab.

M777

Light Gun

Link.

BAE Systems - NWEMAIL

[Invité Rob]

Les commandes potentiel futurs pour le M777 est tres longue, le Canada, l'Australie, le Royaume-Uni, une nouvelle commande americaine et maintenant l'Inde. Ils besoin jusqu'a 400 M777s.

WORLD’S LIGHTEST 155MM HOWITZER MAKES ITS INDIAN DEBUT

14 Feb 2008 | Ref. 048/2008

NEW DELHI, India – BAE Systems will display the world’s most battle-proven lightweight 155mm towed howitzer on its stand for the first time in India at the 5th Defence and Naval Exhibition (DEFEXPO) in New Delhi [Hall 10, Stand 12].

The M777 howitzer is the world’s first artillery system to incorporate the large-scale use of titanium and aluminium alloys, resulting in a field gun that is half the weight of conventional 155mm systems. Weighing less than 4220kg, it is the world’s lightest 155mm howitzer. With its low profile, high survivability, and quick deployment and stowage capabilities, the M777 can be positioned rapidly in the most challenging theatres of operation.

“We believe M777 is the lowest-risk, most capable solution for ultra lightweight howitzer requirements,” says Mike Mendoza, BAE Systems’ managing director India. “Its modular design allows efficient, cost-effective transfer of technology and work share for industrial partners.

The M777 is currently in operation with the Canadian and U.S. armed forces, with 300 howitzers delivered to the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps. BAE Systems has orders for up to 400 additional systems from these existing customers.

The A2 version of the M777 incorporates a software update that enables the gun to programme and fire the M982 Excalibur guided projectile. The combined system has a maximum range of 40km with accuracy on target of within ten metres. The M777 can be sling-loaded by medium-lift helicopters and airdropped by C-130 transport aircraft.

The M777 is currently manufactured by BAE Systems at its facilities at Barrow-in-Furness in the UK and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in the U.S.

Link.

http://www.baesystems.com/Newsroom/NewsReleases/autoGen_108114113226.html

[Will]

Est ce que il y a des nouvelles sur un possible achat pour le UK, Rob?

Ca sera tres bien si les choses bouge pour ca  =)

[Invité Rob]

Pour poster cette nouvelle en le fils de discussion correcte. En total, les USA ont commandes maintenant 676 M777s et le Canada 12. Le Canada besoin encore une fois 22, l'Inde veux acheter environ 200 155mm et le M777 est le cannon le plus probable. Des autres marches sont probablement 400-800 a mon avis.

Boom Boom BAE

Published on 02/04/2008

AMERICA has ordered 87 more world beating Barrow-designed M777 field guns in a contract worth £88m to BAE.

The order will help extend the existing order book in Barrow by two more years.

And workers at BAE Land Systems at the shipyard think a further big order for the guns from the US will follow.

Barrow conceived and designed the gun, which is the first in the world to use lightweight titanium and aluminium alloys, and makes the complex saddle and cradle of the guns.

The Marine Corps and Army had already ordered 589 of the guns, which are in use in Iraq and Afghanistan, and 300 have been delivered.

The new contract for 87 guns takes the total order to a massive 676. There is also hope of future orders for the M777 from India, Australia, Canada, Denmark and the Middle East.

A union official at the BAE Land Systems plant Billy Strickland, said: “The latest order is a huge feather in the cap for Barrow, which is really doing its bit for BAE Land Systems. It is a real boost

for Barrow and will help extend the factory life for an additional two years.”

Ian McMillan, Land Systems Artillery Director based in Barrow, who led the bid team, said: “The additional gun system order has been achieved as a result of strong delivery performance and equipment reliability.

“We are extremely proud of the M777.

“It is exceeding the customer’s expectations in terms of performance and this has helped build the case for additional orders.”

All the US guns will be delivered by 2010.

Jim Imrie, BAE Systems’ Land Systems Weapons and Vehicles managing director, said: “The M777 is proving to be an exceptional piece of kit, praised by the artillery community for its reliability, ease of use and accuracy.”

BAE Systems also provides support, training, maintenance and spares for the guns.

The M777 is half the weight of a conventional 155mm system howitzer and is easier to transport, because it can be slung from helicopters.

Link.

http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=821734

[jeanmi]

LONDRES (Reuters) - Le groupe britannique de défense BAE Systems fait part de son intention de supprimer près de 600 postes sur deux sites anglais.

Le numéro un européen du secteur a espéré recourir à des départs volontaire pour supprimer 134 emplois sur son site de Woodford, près de Manchester, et 450 emplois sur son site de Brough, non loin de Hull, sur la côte est de l'Angleterre.

Brough est le principal site d'assemblage des avions d'entraînement Hawk, un appareil pour lequel BAE espérait une commande des Emirats Arabes Unis qui ne s'est pas concrétisée.

[Invité Rob]

Ce n'est pas le division terreste, peut-etre tu peut poster ca en un fils de discussion. J'ai poste cette nouvelle en un autre fils de discussion, peut-etre tu peut supprimer ton message ici, pour avoir un fils de discussion sur la division terreste. Merci.

[Invité Rob]

Apres les bonnes nouvelles de la commande americaine pour plus de M777, une autre bonne nouvelle. BAE Systems va investir 120 millions livres en son business "munitions" en le Royaume-Uni. Avec cette nouvelle BAE Systems veux investir en quelques usines.

• 120 millions de livres en Gateshead, Birtley, etc... pour les munitions
• 8 million de livres en Telford pour le "bridging business"
• 20 millions de livres en Newcastle pour la production des "armoured vehicles"
• Investment en le "Integration Facility" en Leicester

BAE Systems ammunition factory in Gateshead is to benefit from a £120m investment in the group munitions business following  a deal struck by BAE with the Ministry of Defence for continued supply of bullets and bombs. Workers at Birtley will increase from the present 325 as BAE switches to new machinery. Meanwhile at BAE Systems Land Systems tank factory in Scotswood Road the prospects of the 660 employees ride on the MoD finalising plans for the Fres (Future Rapid Effects System) programme of new military vehicles.

Link.

http://www.mas-northeast.co.uk/siteNewsDetails.asp?news_tag=424

[Invité Rob]

Va BAE Systems acheter Nexter s'ils gagnent le dessin phase du FRES UV?

Interview avec le tete du DGA.

Q. What are the prospects of an alliance between BAE Systems and Nexter?

A. It’s really up to the companies to decide. You could talk about an alliance between French and Ger­man naval shipbuilding, or French and Spanish interests. The client can facilitate by choosing common programs. That’s why VBCI-FRES is interesting because it meets a need and is a step toward greater efficiency in industrial terms. An industrial alliance hangs on the business case.

De Defense News.

[Invité Rob]

Le MTIP2 turret, il me semble comme un mini-Challenger 2 turret.  =)

MTIP 2 bids for UK requirements

Christopher F Foss

Monday, 16 June, 2008

MTIP 2 bids for UK requirements

BAE Systems has funded the manufacture of the Manned Turret Integrated Programme 2 (MTIP 2) turret, which has already been tested installed on a British Army Warrior infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). MTIP 2 has been developed to meet the British Army Warrior Fightability Lethality Improvement Programme (WFLIP) under which the current turret, armed with an unstabilised 30mm RARDEN cannon and 7.62mm co-axial MG, will be replaced by a new drop-in turret with enhanced capabilities.

MTIP2 has a baseline structure of welded steel to which has been added an appliqué armour package. Commander and gunner are provided with day/thermal sights with an integrated laser rangefinder.

The turret is provided with an electronic open architecture and space for a General Dynamics UK Bowman digital communications system in the turret bustle. The 40mm Case Telescoped Weapon System (CTWS) fires two natures of ammunition, armour-piercing fin-stabilised discarding sabot (APFSDS) and air bursting munition (ABM), with empty cartridge cases being ejected clear of the turret. A 7.62mm machine gun is mounted co-axial with the main armament.

MTIP2 obtained its live crew clearance last December and a phased series of firing trials is now underway, which will culminate in moving targets being engaged under day and night conditions from a moving Warrior.

This year, BAE Systems is moving into the industrialisation phase including establishing a supplier network in the UK and elsewhere in Europe at the subsystem level. The UK MoD has downselected the 40mm cannon developed by CTAI (a joint venture company formed by BAE Systems Land Systems and Nexter Systems of France) for the WFLIP as well as the Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) scout requirement. The latter will replace the current Scimitar, also armed with an unstabilised 30mm RARDEN cannon.

Other potential turret suppliers are General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin INSYS UK and Selex Galileo, which so far have used the ATK 30mm/40mm MK44 cannon.

Discussions have taken place with the French Délégation Générale pour l’Armement (DGA) about a possible French/UK 40mm CTWS programme and if this were successful, it would be the largest medium-calibre programme of its type in Europe.

The UK MoD has already funded the original MTIP that completed its manned firing trials late in 2006, while the DGA has funded the remote-controlled Toutatis turret already tested on a Warrior.