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Sweden Awards BAE Systems $ 500 Million Contract for Additional 48 ARCHER Artillery Systems

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Defense, Other Defense, Military, Other Manufacturing, Contracts, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Technology, RMMV, BAE Systems Platforms & Services, Army, Rheinmetall, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, Swedish Army, ARCHER, Multimedia, DSEI, BAE Systems, BAE Systems AB, United Kingdom, FMV, Excalibur, Swedish, Arms industry

BAE Systems signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) worth approximately $500 million for 48 new ARCHER artillery systems for the Swedish Army.

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  • BAE Systems signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) worth approximately $500 million for 48 new ARCHER artillery systems for the Swedish Army.
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    The ARCHER mobile artillery system, designed and produced by BAE Systems Bofors in Sweden, is already in service in the Swedish Army and has achieved the highest technical and manufacturing readiness levels.
  • “This important milestone establishes ARCHER as the basis of the Swedish Army’s new divisional artillery forces,” said Lena Gillström, president of BAE Systems Bofors.
  • Sweden has also donated ARCHER to Ukraine, and the system has been down-selected in Switzerland’s procurement of new artillery.

BAE Systems Receives $32 Million in Orders for Its Advanced 3P Ammunition From Sweden and Finland

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Defense, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, FDF, BAE Systems, Finnish Navy, BAE Systems AB, Swedish Armed Forces, Bofors 57 mm L/70 naval artillery gun, Bofors, Defence Materiel Administration, Credit, FMV, Face, Multimedia, Marketing, Weapon, Swedish, Central Europe

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221213005215/en/
    BAE Systems' market-leading Bofors 57mm 3P (Pre-fragmented, Programmable, Proximity- fused) advanced ammunition.
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    Sweden is ordering a large stock of the Bofors 57mm 3P advanced ammunition, for an order value of approximately $18 million.
  • Finland is also ordering a considerable stock of rounds of the ammunition, valued at approximately $14 million.
  • Our customers in Sweden and Finland are investing in our advanced 3P ammunition as part of their plans to increase preparedness in a more dynamic security situation, said Stefan Lfstrm, director of marketing and sales at BAE Systems Bofors in Karlskoga, Sweden.

BAE Systems’ ARCHER 155mm Mobile Howitzer Shortlisted by Swiss Armed Forces

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Friday, June 10, 2022
Defense, Technology, Aerospace, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Contracts, BAE Systems, Excalibur, Marketing, Swiss Armed Forces, BAE Systems AB, Armasuisse, Defense, Multimedia, BAE, ARCHER, Swedish Army, Credit, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Safety, Weapon

The Swiss government has shortlisted BAE Systems ARCHER 155mm mobile howitzer as one of the systems going into the final round of competition for its future artillery system.

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  • The Swiss government has shortlisted BAE Systems ARCHER 155mm mobile howitzer as one of the systems going into the final round of competition for its future artillery system.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220609006034/en/
    ARCHER is the ultimate shoot-and-scoot howitzer and is capable operating in challenging terrains.
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    ARCHER is a fully automated system purpose-built to keep pace with fast-moving land forces.
  • ARCHER is the most advanced wheeled 155mm howitzer in operation today and meets the requirements of the Swiss Armed Forces, said Stefan Lfstrm, director of marketing and sales at BAE Systems Bofors in Karlskoga, Sweden.

Asia Virtual Training and Simulation Market (2021-2030) by Component, End User, and Country - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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Virtual training and simulation training uses basic equipment and computer software to simulation model of real-world scenario.

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  • Virtual training and simulation training uses basic equipment and computer software to simulation model of real-world scenario.
  • Numerous factors such as the cost-effectivity of the virtual training and simulation solution in training and education and an increase in awareness about virtual training and simulation among industrial verticals drive the market growth in Asia.
  • The Asia virtual training and simulation market is segmented on the basis of component, end user, and country.
  • The quantitative analysis of the femtocells market from 2020 to 2030 is provided to determine the Asia Virtual Training and Simulation market potential.

BAE Systems Naval Guns Selected for Belgian and Dutch Navies

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Other Defense, Contracts, Hardware, Technology, Defense, Other Manufacturing, Engineering, Maritime, Transport, Aerospace, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Companies, Bofors, Karlskoga Municipality, BAE Systems AB

BAE Systems has been selected to supply 12 Bofors 40 Mk4 naval guns to the Belgian and Dutch navies as part of the Mine Counter Measures Vessels (MCMV) program.

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  • BAE Systems has been selected to supply 12 Bofors 40 Mk4 naval guns to the Belgian and Dutch navies as part of the Mine Counter Measures Vessels (MCMV) program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210210005245/en/
    The Bofors 40 Mk4 is a flexible, highly versatile gun system designed to react quickly in coastal environments.
  • The Bofors 40 Mk4 is a highly automated naval gun which will provide the Belgian and Dutch navies with significant firepower and great range, said Lena Gillstrm , managing director for BAE Systems Bofors in Karlskoga, Sweden.
  • The Bofors 40 Mk4 naval gun is the latest generation in the 40mm family and is used by numerous navies and coast guards around the world.

BAE Systems Offers ARCHER Wheeled Howitzer for U.S. Army’s 155 mm Gun System

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Defense, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, BAE Systems, Companies, Bofors, Manufacturing in the United Kingdom, BAE Systems AB, BCT Modernization, Military technology

BAE Systems has proposed its ARCHER howitzer in response to the U.S. Armys request for proposals for a 155 mm wheeled gun system.

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  • BAE Systems has proposed its ARCHER howitzer in response to the U.S. Armys request for proposals for a 155 mm wheeled gun system.
  • ARCHER is a fully automated weapon system that provides highly responsive and versatile fire support to troops in combat.
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    BAE Systems' ARCHER is a fully automated weapon system that provides highly responsive and versatile fire support to troops in combat.
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    BAE Systems is offering ARCHER for participation in the Armys plans to conduct a shoot off evaluation early next year at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.

BAE Systems Awarded Naval Guns Contract for U.K.’s Type 31 Frigate Program

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Contracts, Defense, Weapons, Bofors, Artillery, Companies, Bofors 57 mm L/70 naval artillery gun, BAE Systems, Bofors 40 mm gun, BAE Systems AB

BAE Systems will produce and deliver Bofors 40 Mk4 and Bofors 57 Mk3 naval guns for the U.K. Ministry of Defences Type 31 general purpose frigate program.

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  • BAE Systems will produce and deliver Bofors 40 Mk4 and Bofors 57 Mk3 naval guns for the U.K. Ministry of Defences Type 31 general purpose frigate program.
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    The contract includes five Bofors 57 Mk3 medium caliber guns and 10 Bofors 40 Mk4 small caliber guns.
  • BAE Systems scope of work for the Type 31 program also includes services, tools, spares, documentation and support.
  • BAE Systems has built and delivered more than 100 Bofors 57 Mk3 naval guns to customers around the world.

BAE Systems 57mm Gun Systems Selected for Indonesian Navy’s Fast Attack Craft

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Technology, Contracts, Engineering, Other Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Defense, Companies, BAE Systems AB, Bofors 57 mm L/70 naval artillery gun, BAE Systems, Bofors, Indonesian Navy, PT PAL

The Indonesian Navy has selected BAE Systems Bofors 57 Mk3 naval gun system for the countrys KCR-60 fast-attack vessel program.

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  • The Indonesian Navy has selected BAE Systems Bofors 57 Mk3 naval gun system for the countrys KCR-60 fast-attack vessel program.
  • The initial contracts with government-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia include four 57 Mk3 gun systems.
  • This most recent contract with PT PAL Indonesia signifies the nations continued trust that BAE Systems naval guns consistently meet quality requirements and capability needs, said Ulf Einefors, director of Weapon Systems Sweden at BAE Systems.
  • The gun systems will be produced at BAE Systems facilities in Karlskoga, Sweden.