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From the editorwhen the going gets tough…so, first issue of the new year and more change to meet the very real challenges we face. We are putting in place a leaner, more responsive organization to address these challenges and will continue to evolve and adapt to our environment.

We have great strengths and opportunities with world-beating tracked vehicles, howitzers and naval guns in our portfolio. l&a also has a wealth of skills and technologies – just look at the munitions stories and the other articles from pages 10-13 by way of proof.

Whatever the future may bring, l&a people will be ready for it. they must.

as John f. Kennedy said: “time and the world do not stand still. change is the law of life. and those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.”

Mike sweeney, editor email: [email protected] tel: +44 (0)780 171 6452

announcing the L&A reorganization, Erwin Bieber told employees: “Over the

last few months, I have learned a lot about our company, our people and the business environment in which we work. In the recent past we have undergone a number of reorganizations and have weathered quite a storm.

“This has been a tough process but I’m pleased to say that we have adapted well. This reorganization is an important step along our journey towards stabilizing our business as we continue to adjust to budget uncertainty and steep declines in defense spending.

“We will be scaling our organization, aligning our structure to become more agile to ensure that we deliver on our commitments and continue to build our customers’ confidence in our abilities. While change is likely, our mission remains constant – to protect those who protect us.”

a stable business is key to our successThere are promising opportunities for the L&A product range, both in the U.S. and internationally. This new structure aligns with our customers’ requirements globally and at the same time, allows us to place increased emphasis on opportunities around tracked vehicles, artillery, and naval weapons.

In addition, this structure pushes down decision-making authority and accountability into the business where it should be.

We have an ongoing challenge to lower our global cost base and better execute our price-to-win strategy to improve our competitive position.This flatter structure gives us the opportunity.

to view erwin bieber’s video online, go to: http://allhandsmeeting.lna.baesystems.com/bieberlarestructure.html

on 25 March, land & armaments announced that it was restructuring its business to enable it to become more agile, more responsive to customer requirements and more cost-effective. in this feature, we hear from the l&a president, erwin bieber, about the rationale for the restructure, and we take a look at the four new businesses, their products and programs, and what will be their focus moving forward

Refocusing on our customers

right: erWin bieber

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“We will be scaling our organization, aligning our structure to become more agile to ensure that we deliver on our commitments and continue to build our customers’ confidence in our abilities. our mission remains constant – to protect those who protect us.” Erwin Bieber, L&A President

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this business focuses on the tracked vehicles market servicing u.s. customers. its portfolio includes the current armored brigade combat team family of vehicles and the ground combat vehicle program. in addition, acs includes the support & technical services business, which will continue to focus on programs in the u.s.

the new acs vice president and general Manager is Mark signorelli. previously vice president and general Manager for vehicle systems business, Mark oversaw tracked,

Armored Combat Systems (ACS)

Servicing both amphibious and wheeled vehicle markets for U.S. and international customers, A&TV’s portfolio includes amphibious programs, most notably AAV, ACV, and MPC, and wheeled programs including JLTV, as well as our accessories business.

Ann Hoholick is Vice President and General Manager of the new business. Before her current role, Ann was Vice President and Deputy General Manager for our Vehicle Systems business. She oversaw the design, development, program capture, production, and technical services for Amphibious Vehicles and Tactical Wheeled Vehicles,

and the Future Combat Systems termination activities.

Previously, Ann was Vice President and General Manager of Amphibious & New Programs. Other previous

above: MarK signorelli and right, the bradley a3

above: ann hoholicK and right, lM Jltv

the new businesses

wheeled, and amphibious vehicles markets servicing both u.s. and international customers. before this, he was vp and general Manager of Weapon systems.

Mark has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility within the company on various military programs including crusader, non-line-of-sight cannon, and future combat systems.

Amphibious & Tactical Vehicles (A&TV)

assignments include Vice President of Amphibious Vehicles and Armor Kits responsible for AAVs worldwide, the 8x8 Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC), and numerous armor kit programs.

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This business focuses on the tracked and wheeled vehicle markets and includes the Support Services business servicing Swedish and international customers. Its portfolio includes the CV90 combat vehicle, the Bv series of all-terrain vehicles and the Commercial Hybrid Electric Drive program.

Vice President and General Manager is Tommy Gustafsson-Rask who was previously President for BAE Systems Hägglunds AB in parallel to his role as Director Business Development of BAE Systems Vehicle Systems Sweden.

He has worked for the company since 1996 and has held various positions in marketing and sales and

has been heavily involved in the sales of CV90 and BvS10.

Previously, his career focused on armoured vehicles – starting as a technical officer in the Swedish Army and then continued to the Swedish Defence Materiel

Administration, where he was a member of the project team

that procured the new Swedish Main Battle Tank. Tommy left active duty in the Swedish Army in 1996.

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Weapon Systems combines the capabilities and products of the U.S. weapons business with the weapons business at Karlskoga in Sweden, Barrow-in-Furness in the UK and Hattiesburg, Mississippi in the U.S.

The business will focus on the naval weapons, munitions and artillery markets servicing U.S., UK and international customers. Its portfolio will include naval gun systems, artillery programs including M777, related munitions programs such as LRLAP, and launchers.

The business will be led by Vice President and General Manager

Chris Hughes who before his current role was Vice President of Strategy & Planning for L&A.

He focused on centralizing the function and co-ordinating strategy and planning activities across all product lines. His team provided analysis of markets, customers and competitors, and critical insights into geopolitical, economic, technology and warfighter trends. Before joining BAE Systems, Chris was a major general in the British Army, where he served in a variety of operational command and staff appointments.

Weapon Systems (WS)

UK Munitionsthis business will transition to the uK programmes & support operating group effective 1 July, 2013. this will ensure that

programmes & support can co-ordinate the uK customer relationship centrally and work on reducing the business’s cost

base. uK Munitions will continue its focus on the design, development and manufacture of a comprehensive range of

products servicing its main customer, the uK Ministry of defence, as well as other international customers.

the new businesses

above: chris hughes, top: the M777 and, left, the MK45 Mod 4 naval gun systeM

above: toMMy gustafsson-rasK. beloW: the cv90 and, bottoM, the bvs10


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Company update 01 australia munitions bid

•both l&a’s uK Munitions business and ordnance systems from the u.s. support services business are supporting bae systems australia in its bid to manage munitions facilities there. the successful bidder will manage the two ammunition manufacturing facilities in australia, at benalla in victoria and Mulwala in new south Wales.

an initial down-selection to six bidders took place in 2011. four bidders, including bae systems australia, are thought to have responded to a request for proposal by the deadline of 21 March. it is expected that australia will reduce these bidders to two or three who will be asked to respond to a request for tender later this year, with the selection of the preferred contractor being made in early 2014.the winning contractor will take control of the facilities at benalla and Mulwala in June 2015.

this program, known as the “domestic Munitions Manufacturing arrangements”, will replace the existing strategic agreement for Munitions supply. bae systems’ bid features learning from both the Mass partnering agreement with the uK Mod and the bae systems-run munitions facilities at holston and radford in the u.s.

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• bae systems hägglunds has briefed latvia on both the cv90 and bvs10 from its Örnsköldsvik factory in sweden. the business responded at the beginning of March to the baltic state’s request for information to identify potential vehicles for its infantry brigade.

the latvian Ministry of defence is interested in both an armored and light/medium tactical vehicle. products already in production will be viewed as an advantage and one supplier for both is preferred. a final decision on whether tracked or wheeled vehicles are preferred will be taken during the procurement process.

$57m agreement signed

BAE Systems has agreed the sale of six 57mm Mk3 naval guns for the Royal Malaysian Navy in a deal worth approximately $57m. (SK 365.8/£38m).

The proven guns, designed and built in Karlskoga, Sweden, will equip the Malaysian Navy’s Second Generation Patrol Vessel — Littoral Combat Ships (SGPV-LCS). The contract includes ammunition hoists, simulator and initial support.

The first gun will be ready for delivery to the Boustead Naval Shipyard in mid-2015 and Malaysian industry will be increasingly involved as the programme develops.

“Our aspiration is to transfer work to our BHIC Bofors Asia joint venture,” said Ulf Einefors, Integrated Systems director at Karlskoga.

“The company could initially support us with production and local procurement of components as part of our global sourcing program. Then, under a separate transfer of technology program, assembly and test of the guns, as well as expanding existing maintenance support activities are likely to follow.”

BHIC Bofors Asia Sdn Bhd, created in 2004, has operations in Kuala Lumpur, Lumut and Kota

above: the MK3 guns Will be used on the royal Malaysian navy’s neW littoral coMbat ships below: nils-ove gustafsson, head of region sales, ulf einefors, director integrated systeMs, ceo for cad gordon hargreave, and senior vp proJect operations christophe pichon after the agreeMent signing

Kinabalu to carry out maintenance and spares support for the Royal Malaysian Navy and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.

The BAE Systems order, under a Letter of Award, is from Contraves Advanced Devices which is a joint venture between Boustead Heavy Industries and Rheinmetall Air Defence AG.

The six versatile SGPV-LCS ships are designed by the French company, DCNS, for a wide range of missions including combat, anti-piracy, counter-terrorism, anti-smuggling operations, search and rescue, humanitarian support, and the protection of fisheries and oil and gas platforms.

BAE Systems’ relationship with Malaysia spans well over 40 years, and includes an earlier supply of 40mm and 57mm naval guns.

Malayasia orders six Mk3 naval guns from Karlskoga


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copenhagen campaign

BAE Systems Hägglunds Sales Director Bjorn Andersson laid out the reasons why Denmark should select CV90 Armadillo to an influential Copenhagen audience when the test vehicle arrived in country for evaluation.

At a Swedish Embassy reception on 10 April, he told an audience of journalists, academics, industrialists, diplomats, retired military officers

and other commentators that Armadillo offered the best protection, now and in the future, and the best mission flexibility.

He also emphasized that a “hot” production line (CV90 is in build for Norway) and six existing operators meant a proven low-risk solution, both for initial purchase and long-term sustainment and upgrade.

BAE Systems also had a proven record of involving Danish industry in manufacture and support of the

CV9035, he said. (Denmark ordered 45 of the infantry fighting vehicle variant in 2005.)

The reception was introduced by the Swedish ambassador Inga Eriksson Fogh, and Danish academic Professor Mikkel Vedby Rasmussen spoke about the need for mission flexibility in an uncertain world.

Denmark is looking to buy between 200 and 450 armoured personnel carriers and five support variants to replace its existing M113s. The deal will also include a 15-year innovative support contract. BAE Systems is up against tracked and wheeled offerings from General Dynamics, the French VBCI 8x8 wheeled vehicle and the G5 vehicle from German company FFG.

Competitive trials of the five vehicles at the Danish Army Oksbol base began in mid-April and will continue until September with contract signature in February next year. First deliveries will be in 2015.

Armadillo is a turretless version of CV90 with ballistic and mine protection. Removal of the turret gives 11 tonnes of “spare” payload for further protection or other purposes while its electronic architecture allows “plug and play” of new systems.

CV90 Armadillo ‘the best for Denmark’below: MaKing tracKs – the turretless arMadillo. denMarK is looKing to buy up to 450 arMoured personnel carriers, and the case for the cv90 Was put to an influential audience at an event in copenhagen

bae systems hägglunds and bae systems australia joined forces in australia in april to demonstrate the diverse capabilities of the swedish bvs10 vehicle to the australian defence force (adf).

this was part of a pro-active campaign to demonstrate the potential for bvs10 to enhance the adf’s existing amphibious capability. observers were very impressed with the vehicle’s performance in demanding australian terrain, and its amphibious prowess in Melbourne harbour caused a wave of admiration.

BvS10 makes a splash in Melbourne... well, a wave


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bAE Systems is fighting a campaign to address the proposed temporary shutdown

of the Bradley industrial base production and supply chain. The campaign outlines the damage such a move would impose, and the potential to compromise the readiness of the U.S. Army and national defense.

“Our focus for this campaign was on the overall customer base/Army and Department of Defense leadership,” said Doug Wallin, Director, Legislative Affairs, BAE Systems, Inc.

“In addition, we focused on key congressional members, media and industry and think tanks in an effort to create a ‘conversation’. We are hopeful we can prevail.”

At stake is a plan that would begin in 2014, one that would require a three-year shutdown.

To counter that plan, the company is pressing for greater dialogue and working to educate decision-makers about the value of the Bradley industrial base to the U.S. Army. These efforts also focus on the plan’s adverse impact across a range of people, industry capabilities and business sectors.

The campaign is targeting a broad customer base, including Army and Department of Defense leadership,

U.S. congressional members and industry policy-makers.

While the initial efforts successfully addressed funding, the goal ahead is to clearly define the impact of a shutdown on military readiness, particularly the U.S. Army and its role in increasingly unpredictable combat environments. Additionally,

stanDing our grounD in DeFense oF the braDley

the campaign points to the loss of jobs and the accompanying specialized capabilities and skill sets that would be eliminated.

To that end, the company is stepping up the conversation, calling attention to the BAE Systems’ facility

special report

bae systems is engaged in a campaign to protect the bradley industrial base from the threat of a three-year shutdown which could have serious consequences for the u.s. army, the combat vehicle industrial network, the taxpayer and the soldier

continues overleaF>

above: the caMpaign’s focus outlines the proposed shutdoWn’s potential to coMproMise the readiness of the u.s. arMy


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<From previous page in the nation with the manufacturing capabilities and skill sets required for the teams’ current and future combat platforms.

The campaign characterizes the proposed shutdown as counterproductive, one that would leave unique skills dormant and require greater time and expense for training when work restarts.

BAE Systems estimates the cost to taxpayers for shutting down and restarting the production line at as

much as $750m.To further highlight the issues at stake, company leaders are working to inform decision makers about the economic consequences to the industrial base’s 586 businesses, many of which supply parts months in advance. As an example, the company cites last year’s purchase of products worth $19.5m from 115 York County suppliers.

As the debate progresses, BAE Systems will continue to carry the conversation forward, speaking specifically to alternatives that would bridge the shutdown plan through key investments. Company leaders are working to engage greater discussion on solutions such as incremental upgrades to the Bradley fleet and funding for the M88, which would protect the workforce, suppliers, and the integrity of critical skills.

in York, Pennsylvania. The site serves as the primary operations hub and is home to a network of related businesses and suppliers working with the U.S. government. The company is cautioning that the shutdown would affect some 1,200 jobs in York, 7,000 jobs nationwide, and impact 44 states and the District of Columbia.

As part of that conversation, the company points to more than jobs; the work conducted at York provides a unique contribution to the U.S. military. For example, company leaders continue to stress the site’s critical role in maintaining and upgrading vehicles for the U.S. Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Teams, highlighting York as the only location

“OuR campaigN FOcus is ON thE OvERall custOmER basE/aRmy aND DOD lEaDERship. wE aRE hOpEFul wE caN pREvail”


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ask alice conner why she works at bae systems, and she has a one-word answer: “passion”.

alice has been part of the team of employees at bae systems’ york site since graduating from penn state university 25 years ago. at the time, she was one of only a few female engineers. since then, she has been a mentor and leader to hundreds of her fellow employees, wearing a number of different hats in the process. she now serves as director of Manufacturing integration and deployment, which includes a team of engineers responsible for building tracked-armored combat vehicles for the u.s. army.

alice’s connection to the military runs deep. she is the mother of a son enrolled in officer candidate school at fort benning, georgia, and the daughter of a u.s. air force pilot and veteran of the second World War.

she knows well, the critical need for industrial capabilities that ensure military readiness. for that reason, she is openly concerned about the impact a closure of the bradley industrial base production and supply chain would have on the u.s. army.

but she is equally concerned that the impact would extend beyond soldiers, to include employees at york and other bae systems’ sites, local businesses and the resulting loss of unique capabilities and skills that took years to develop and refine.

“the york facility has been a fabric of york county for more than 50 years, and one of the largest employers as long as many here can remember,” said alice. “these employees, my team, are family to me. We’re doing everything we can to protect their jobs. these are our friends and our neighbors. Many are veterans.”

one of alice’s chief concerns regards the specialized skill sets at stake; skills critical to building and developing new technologies to maintain military readiness.

bae systems is the original equipment manufacturer for the bradley vehicle, and alice’s team is integral to the work involved in designing, developing and manufacturing the vehicles.

as alice sees it, a three-year shutdown would put a three-year hold on progress

that could directly affect the warfighter.“it is an integrated team,” she said.

“We are all very proud and passionate about what we do here. our warfighters deserve the best. these engineers and workers are at the top of their field and are irreplaceable to the army.”

alice is quick to acknowledge the necessity of a leaner organization. but she sees the current plan as more damaging than beneficial in the long run.

“What we’re asking for is not to shut down altogether. the company would lose a trained workforce specializing in armor welding, precision machining, assembly and other bradley-specific skills.

“When you think about the cost to restart versus the cost of keeping a very small, flexible production line going, we believe it’s an investment and a good deal.”

‘Proud and passionate’One of the ‘faces’ of the industrial base articulates the case against a shutdown

“thEsE EmplOyEEs, my tEam, aRE Family tO mE. wE’RE DOiNg EvERythiNg wE caN tO pROtEct thEiR jObs. thEsE aRE OuR FRiENDs, OuR NEighbORs”

above: alice conner at the yorK site. she is concerned that the iMpact of a shutdoWn Would extend beyond the u.s. arMy, to include eMployees at yorK and other bae systeMs’ sites, local businesses and the resulting loss of unique capabilities and sKills

bAE Systems munitions business in the U.S. ushered in 2013 with a series of tests to demonstrate industry-leading

capabilities in several programs.In January, BAE Systems and Lockheed

Martin Corporation successfully completed a series of guided-flight tests for 155-mm Long Range Land Attack Projectiles (LRLAP), as part of the on-going qualification test program being conducted at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

The program team completed three tests aimed at evaluating the LRLAP’s long-range flight performance and accuracy with a pre-conditioned tactical rocket motor.

The first test successfully fired 42.5 nautical miles and detonated successfully. The second and third tests involved successfully firing 61.3 nautical miles. Both of these were fired with inert warheads. All three

rounds landed within one meter of the target.According to Director of Munitions Tom

Pfenning, results showed that requirements of range, accuracy and lethality were either met or exceeded.

“These tests were important milestones since they demonstrated the round’s maximum range and lethality. This was a

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bae systems currently has munitions capabilities in the u.s., uK and sweden. in this four-page feature, Defender examines some of the exciting new developments taking place to produce smarter, safer and lighter ammunition

above: the Ms-sgp Missile

Delivering capability

munitions test their mettle

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critical step forward for this vital program, and we continue on track to fully qualify it in support of the deployment of the Advanced Gun System aboard the DDG 1000 destroyer.”

Designed to provide expeditionary forces with an affordable, ship-launched alternative to current missiles, the LRLAP is guided by GPS and an inertial measurement unit. These allow for high levels of accuracy at ranges beyond 63 nautical miles (117km).

This accuracy reduces costs to customers by requiring fewer rounds and reducing collateral damage.

The most recent LRLAP tests were conducted on March 12 at White Sands Missile Range, where three of the four tests met or exceeded objectives.

“The tests will continue through August,” explained Tom. “Then LRLAP will be fully

above: on target – the long-range land attacK proJectile shoWs its terrifying accuracy

the Multi-service standard guided

proJectile is fired at White sands range in

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qualified. That’s a huge milestone for us, and important because the DDG 1000 ship is built around this projectile and the great capabilities it provides.”

“baby lrlap”Testing will soon be under way for the Multi-Service Standard Guided Projectile (MS-SGP) – essentially a 5-inch (127mm) version of LRLAP.

The flight hardware stands ready, awaiting a test date at White Sands Missile Range. It will mark the culmination of more than 100 tests of the MS-SGP components and subsystems.

MS-SGP’s accuracy has the potential to greatly expand the role of M109s, M777s, and Mk45 gun systems in service with U.S. and allied forces. Testing in support of the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps is scheduled in four phases, starting with the guided flight test.

Phase two, tentatively scheduled for June, will test from a 155mm M777 using a sabot, or sleeve, placed around the projectile. Phase three, set for early 2014, involves a long-range demonstration including a warhead. The final phase will involve testing with a seeker on the MS-SGP to enable it to address moving targets.

smarter artilleryBAE Systems is also partnering with Rokar of Israel to market a precision guidance kit (PGK) to the U.S. Army, which recently awarded BAE Systems a $1.4m contract to adapt it to U.S. ammunition.

Rokar’s PGK is a low-cost, GPS-guided replacement for a standard fuze on existing artillery projectiles. With PGK, standard artillery projectiles can become significantly more accurate, meaning fewer are required.

The Army is now looking to re-compete the current U.S. PGK program, and may consider Rokar’s PGK as a lower-cost and higher-performing alternative.

“This is an important contract for us,” Tom said. “If we can demonstrate performance of Rokar’s PGK adapted to U.S. ammunition, it could result in a steady business of $25m to $30m a year.”

Closed-loop guidance testing of Rokar’s PGK began in Israel in February, and the next series of flight tests is planned for June.

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the design and manufacture of ammunition tends to be a conservative business with

known, proven technologies and processes essentially remaining unchanged for many years. But our UK Munitions business is working with the UK Ministry of Defence under their MASS partnering agreement and with other partners to challenge that situation with a range of new products and technologies under development.

insensitive munitionsAmmunition which only goes bang when it’s supposed to is clearly vital for the safety of troops and anyone handling it. That’s why the work on “insensitive munitions” (IM), which

are much less likely to explode if attacked or in a fire, is so important.

A team based at Glascoed in Wales is nearing the completion of an IM explosive fill for mortar, artillery and naval shells. This cast-cured Polymer Bonded Explosive (PBX) is a leading-edge technology that is more robust than traditional RDX/TNT. While less vulnerable to uncommanded detonation than the traditional fills, it has the highest explosive performance of the IM options.

A similar IM programme at Support Solutions’ Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, Tennessee uses an alternative technology which, although it has a lower performance, has the advantage

of using existing manufacturing facilities.Therefore, BAE Systems is able to offer customers two IM technologies.

The lead UK project is the 81mm mortar, used by more than 30 nations, including the U.S. and UK. The first live firing is scheduled for June at the MOD range at Eskmeals in the north of England.

The team is developing the explosive composition and the production process in parallel. The latter involves considerable technical challenges to deliver a cost-effective, robust and high-volume facility. The solution involves filling under pressure in a vacuum.

Head of Development Programmes

Seeking a bigger bang for the customer’s buck

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Simon Jackson said: “Filling shells with IM is complex at production scale but we have achieved high rates of fill to meet our customers’ needs.”

Certainly, Paul Opie of the Defence General Munitions team at the UK MOD is pleased with the work: “The depth and breadth of work conducted by the team is unprecedented and has surpassed our expectations on a challenging program.”

155mm common carrier shellImagine a shell which could take a wide range of payloads without major modification. It would save a lot of money. Well, that’s the goal of the 155mm Common Carrier Shell program at Glascoed and Washington in the north of England.

The lead designs are for smoke and illuminating rounds, but future payloads could include innovative devices, limited only by the imagination and the shock of gun launch.

“The challenge has been to come up with an ejection system which works with any type of payload,” explained Simon. “We are taking a systems approach and are aiming for a product which can be fired from any 155mm weapon system.”

The UK MOD target is for a smoke round to be ready for service by the end of next year and in that time the team has to come up with the payload, manufacturing process and facility.

A “strength of design” firing trial was successfully carried out in June last year. The next major step will be firing illuminating and smoke payloads in late summer this year.

affordable precisionMunitions is working closely with colleagues in Sweden and the German Junghans firm on a low-cost fuze which will greatly increase the accuracy of naval and artillery shells. The European Correcting Fuze (ECF) deploys spoilers to adjust the distance a shell flies. ECF complements PGK (see U.S. munitions story) – different technologies are used in each to meet different user demands.

The range dispersion of a shell using ECF will be less than 40 meters at all ranges, compared with a typical dispersion of around 300-400 meters at maximum range for non-corrected artillery rounds.

That means that, while it will be more expensive than conventional fuzes, ECF will reduce the number of shells which need to be fired to achieve target effect, reduce the time

to get rounds on target, improve first round accuracy, reduce the likelihood of collateral damage and increase the number of situations in which artillery can be used.

A demonstration last summer proved the concept. More firings are planned this May to demonstrate the system.

Munitions is also teamed with General Dynamics to adapt GD’s 120mm mortar bomb guidance system for the 81mm mortar in a program called RCGM (Roll-Controlled Guided Mortar). A highly successful customer technical demonstration firing was completed in January last year.

small arms ammunitionA range of development projects across the 5.56 and 7.62mm ammunition produced at Radway Green in the north of England will lead to better-performing, lighter-weight and less environmentally damaging ammunition.

One program aims to replace the lead core in the bullets with steel. This will cut pollution on ranges and in the field, but the big challenge is to prevent increased barrel wear. The team believes it has the answer in a different propellant mix and expects the new bullets to be available in the next few years.

Saving just a few grammes of weight per round makes a big difference to the weight a soldier has to carry on operations. British soldiers in Afghanistan are burdened with packs weighing up to 150lb (68kg), reducing efficiency and leading to potential career-ending injuries. Up to 60lb (27kg) of this can be ammunition.

Currently brass is used for cartridge cases as it has ideal properties – but it is heavy. The team has developed cases made from lighter materials such as stainless steel, aluminium and metal combinations which are overcoming the usual problems of sealing and case extraction.

“We’re excited about this work,” said Simon. “It’s been a challenge to develop solutions which will work with the Army’s existing weapons but we see a real opportunity within the next few years.”

above: taKe a feW graMMes of Weight froM each of these and the savings soon add up for the infantry soldier leFt: the glascoed insensitive Munitions high-voluMe filling facility

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Defender examines how BAE Systems’ work on hybrid electric drive (HED) is being applied to prototype combat vehicles in the U.S., while in Sweden military HED technology is being spun off into commercial applications

Current technology takes a look a-HED

military moving

Battlefield vehicles are demanding ever-increasing amounts of electrical power for new smart protection, weapons and communications systems. The problem is that current platforms can’t provide the electrical and power generation necessary to accommodate those technologies without tremendous cost and decreased mobility. That’s exactly what hybrid electric drive addresses.

BAE Systems’ HED architecture also allows unprecedented freedom in vehicle design and increased fuel efficiency, as well as helping to effectively “future-proof” vehicles and support the “plug and play” of new systems.

The company’s hybrid solution for military vehicles has already been incorporated onto demonstration platforms such as the Bradley. But

its largest program is the Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV). Working in partnership with QinetiQ, the supplier for the electric drive transmission, the company has designed a vehicle that will provide a more versatile solution for the Army, one that would yield a 10 to 20 per cent improvement in fuel economy, require fewer parts and maintenance hours, provide more silent operation ability and reduce cost over the life of the vehicle.

“Hybrid electric drive is not simply a mobility solution, it is a combat vehicle system solution,” said GCV Program Director Willie Miller.

“It provides continuous availability of torque and reduced operating costs based on a lower part count and improved fuel efficiency. Its packaging flexibility allows multiple

vehicle configurations and better crew ergonomics, while increased electrical power means we can incorporate new technologies well into the future. It all adds up to much better vehicle performance.”

Work on the HED system for the GCV is being done at L&A’s Santa Clara site in California. Since May 2009, above: the hed traction drive systeM

“hybRiD ElEctRic DRivE is NOt simply a mObility sOlutiON, it is a cOmbat vEhiclE systEm sOlutiON”

INNovatIoN • 15


civil shifting

in January 2013, the world’s first hed reach stacker for container handling was launched by the finnish Konecranes company. it is undergoing field testing at the port of helsingborg’s container terminal in the south of sweden.

Working in daily operations alongside a conventional lift truck, it is showing a fuel consumption reduction of 30 per cent and improved driving dynamics leading to higher productivity. a very important factor is reliability where the hed vehicle has exceeded all expectations.

the stacker’s hydraulic lifting system and super capacitor based energy storage was developed by the bae systems hägglunds eM center in Örnsköldsvik, sweden. it has a lifting capacity of 45 tons.

these hed technologies, based on the sep military vehicle, are the legacy of over 15 years of research and development. in 2009, work began with two leading vehicle manufacturers to adapt hed technology for the civil market.

both companies have decided to introduce vehicles with bae systems hybrid technology – Konecranes is one.

“Konecranes gives us a platform to

show that our hed technology is suitable for heavy vehicles with demanding duty cycles. there is already substantial interest for mining, terminal logistics and airport ground vehicles,” said hed sales & programs Manager håkan näslund.

“Konecranes is an important reference customer which translates to very positive publicity. this will certainly open doors to new customers.”

Konecranes wanted an electric hybrid drive for their future heavy trucks as a way of maintaining their position on the global market. Örnsköldsvik had the solution.

in another exciting development last year, the top 11 swedish forestry companies contracted the eM center to carry out a study to establish whether military vehicles’ tracked technology could be used for forestry terrain transports.

for decades, wheeled forwarders have been used to transport felled logs to a place where they can be picked up by trucks. the wheels leave huge scars on the ground, especially in soft soil and during wet seasons.

With today’s focus on environment and sustainability, the forestry industry is seeing increasing pressure from authorities and the general public to reduce damage caused by the wheeled forwarders. as a result, the eM center developed the hybrid forestry truck (hft) concept, based on cv90 and bvs10 mobility technology.

“hft is a tracked forwarder, utilizing bae systems tracked technology and electric drive,” explained carl-gustav löf, director of the eM center. “early work has exceeded our customers’ requirements and we will start building the first prototype this year with trials beginning in 2014.”

the system has passed two key milestones: operating at 65 kilometers per hour, and running for the equivalent of more than 200 miles against test track simulations in the GCV propulsion laboratory.

The laboratory testing platform, which includes the HED, vehicle chassis and key components, is known as the “Hotbuck.”

The team is also working to demonstrate a HED-equipped M88 tank recovery vehicle. The flexibility of the hybrid system will allow the military to revolutionize its equipment without the expense of revolutionizing technology.

“Hybrid is ready now,” said Mark Signorelli, Vice President and General Manager of Armored Combat Systems. “No waiting. You see all the benefits of improved reliability, fuel efficiency and increased performance.

“Commercial industry and the military have reached the same conclusions: hybrid is proven, tested and safe.

“ We believe that, as the technology matures, HED will be applicable to an entire family of heavyweight and medium weight combat vehicles in the Army.”

leFt: the ground coMbat vehicle solution designed by bae systeMs Would provide the u.s. arMy With a versatile solution, yielding a 10 to 20 per cent iMproveMent in fuel econoMy right: the World’s first hed reach stacKer is undergoing field testing at a container terMinal in sWeden. the hed technologies are the legacy of over 15 years of research and developMent

below: a tracKed vehicle using electric transMission, the hybrid forestry trucK Will reduce the environMental iMpact of logging operations

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stem initiative

l&a engineers at sterling heights in Michigan are working with students from the local university to bring cooling comfort to vehicle crews in hot regions.

the five senior-level Michigan tech university (Mtu) students are developing a more effective and streamlined device instead of the bulky vest that is currently used to keep soldiers cool.

their mentor is engineer esma elmazaj, under the sterling heights science, technology, engineering and Mathematics (steM) initiative. esma’s role is to provide the project with scope and direction, and help to guide students to their own conclusions and answers.

“our meetings are structured in a similar way to the meetings i have with my work colleagues,” said esma. “i provide the students with guidance, request documents and proof, and challenge them as if they were working on a real program.”

initially, the students had five ideas for a new cooling device. With esma’s help, they conducted a trade analysis and down-selected to an electrically powered cooling t-shirt. the shirt is lightweight, so it’s less restrictive and doesn’t contribute to heat build-up when

switched off. because the shirt is worn under a soldier’s gear it cools the body directly, unlike the cooling vest which is worn over gear.

the down-select wasn’t without challenges. first, the team had to determine if incorporating thermoelectric coolers into the t-shirt fabric was possible. once they discovered it was feasible, they had to define conditions so the device functioned as intended. the team is still building the concept for testing, but esma agreed that they recommended the best solution for the issue.

nathan Morris, the team’s project manager and a mechanical engineering major, chose the project because his father is currently serving in afghanistan – so it was a subject close to his heart.

“We have made great progress and i think we work well together,” said

Cool dudesStudents help to take the heat out of the action

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but bulKy cooling vest cliMbs out of a bradley hatch to checK ease of exit

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lighter and less restrictive

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nathan. “being part of a multidisciplinary team that includes mechanical and electrical engineering majors optimizes the design from both aspects. We can see how the mechanical components fit within the electrical layout and vice versa.”

the program runs from May to september, and is part of Mtu’s senior design program, which bae systems has supported for the past four years.

bae systems senior staff systems engineer brian barr worked closely with steve schultz, vice president, engineering, to solicit and evaluate project ideas from sterling heights engineers. Mobility staff engineer isaac rife submitted the selected project – the Microclimate cooling system.

“Mtu’s senior design program provides students the opportunity for real-world, hands-on experience – a crucial element that helps students make the transition from college to the working world,” said steve.

according to esma, the student team needs to prove this device is more effective than the current system and uses less energy so that bae systems can implement it on current and future vehicle programs.

sterling heights has been a strong supporter of steM for several years, hosting facility tours for high school and college students. the site also provides mentors and volunteers for first-sponsored teams, judges for science olympiad competitions, and contributes to steM scholarship programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

“mtu’s sENiOR DEsigN pROgRam pROviDEs stuDENts thE OppORtuNity FOR REal-wORlD, haNDs-ON ExpERiENcE”


INNovatIoN • 17

High-power microwave technology is a knock-out

protecting both soldiers and civilians is a constant effort that requires innovation and creative engineering. as new threats emerge, new solutions must be developed.

the swedish army’s cv90s are equipped with Karlskoga-designed 40mm cannon and 3p ammunition, originally designed as a multi-purpose naval shell. the high explosive 3p round’s 200-meter arming distance (intended to safeguard anyone near the firing point) meant that it couldn’t be used effectively against ground targets at short range, which is important in a theatre like afghanistan, particularly in urban areas.

a significantly shorter arming distance was needed – but that alone could have put soldiers and civilians near the firing vehicle at risk, as fragments from the exploding shell would fly in all directions. a new requirement demanded a redesigned round, which did not project fragments rearward when it detonated – quite a challenge.

Karlskoga engineers have been developing the 40 2p Mcd (Minimum collateral damage) round in collaboration with the swedish defence Materiel administration (fMv).

the patented solution is bringing together a novel warhead that eliminates fragments in the rear sector and a new type of electro-mechanical safety and arming device which allows safe arming at a short distance.

New fuze boosts CV90 gun safety and effect

non-lethal weapons

In the Hollywood movie Ocean’s Eleven, George Clooney and his colleagues close down a casino in Las Vegas with high- power microwaves (HPM). In reality it is not that easy – but they do have a use, according to Dan Carlson, R&D Project Manager in Karlskoga, Sweden.

“We do know that we can knock out key targets with them.”

Research into this non-lethal technology at Karlskoga has been driven by the increasing use of commercial electronic equipment, even for military equipment. And terrorists often use COTS equipment, which can be defeated with HPM weapons. Even “hardened” military equipment is vulnerable to HPM weapons if it needs to communicate with the outside world.

Last year, the team at Karlskoga demonstrated that

the Bofors HPM Blackout® system had a destructive effect on selected electronic devices in weapons, showing that it could be a valuable complement to other weapons, particularly in an “asymmetric” environment where real threats are mixed up with innocent civilians.

The Swedish Defence Forces

have funded HPM research work in Karlskoga for more than ten years.

An HPM laboratory there can test and analyze the behavior of the HPM systems. Different approaches to HPM weapons have been studied and the most promising is the Bofors HPM Blackout® system.

above: the hpM blacKout® device leFt: the hpM teaM (left to right) – Jennie andersson, Mats Jansson and dan carlsson. Missing froM the picture is denny Åberg

Karlskoga turns Vegas movie plot into reality


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leadership forum

When suppliers and customers build strong relationships, good things happen. In the case of BAE Systems and the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) team responsible for overseeing L&A’s combat vehicle manufacturing operations, it helps to ensure that soldiers and marines have the tools they need to accomplish their missions and come home safe.

A key initiative keeping the BAE Systems-DOD relationship robust is the Executive Management Meeting (EMM) process. EMM is a monthly forum where leaders from L&A, the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) gather to address issues of interest, opportunities and concerns.

“EMM is a tool that promotes healthy communication, builds trust and reinforces everyone’s understanding that we’re working together, especially when it comes to the needs of the men and women who trust their lives to the vehicles we make,” said Todd Harrold, L&A Vice President Operations and York, Pennsylvania, site executive.

The EMM concept began in 1997. It’s grown into a systematic process that incorporates all stakeholders and is rooted in the idea that everyone is part of a single shared enterprise.

“The core concept of EMM is to approach issues as a team,” Todd explained. “We recognize our common ground and we work together to

resolve issues where there are different perspectives or needs from different players. It’s a collaborative mindset versus an adversarial one, and that makes a huge difference.”

Any topic can be discussed: everything from business forecasts and organizational changes to government audits that DCAA may have a role in, and VIP visits to key locations such as the York site, where DCMA personnel are asked to participate. About 20 DCMA personnel and about 30 DCAA employees work at the York site.

“The EMM process demonstrates

U.S. combat vehicle defects down, on-time deliveries up

DOD teaming drops dud rate

above: a Key Manufacturing initiative is helping to ensure that u.s. forces have the equipMent needed to accoMplish their Missions

right: the eMM teaM at l&a’s yorK site

that DOD acquisition goals should be remembered by all stakeholders, regardless of their position or organization,” said Bill Edwards, Deputy Commander of DCMA, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

“It’s everybody’s job to identify issues, but more importantly, it’s imperative for everyone to work toward an optimized solution so that our people in harm’s way have the tools and equipment they need to accomplish their missions and to come home safely. The EMM provides a framework for all members of the acquisition team to work toward that common goal.”

success stories that grew out of emm•a key quality metric is the number of defects found by dcMa during inspections of completed vehicles. last year, bradley defects were cut by no less than 36 per cent. this performance improvement has

led dcMa to perform random sampling inspections instead of requiring inspections of all completed vehicles.•in 2012, hercules recovery vehicle defects fell by 23 per cent from the year before.

•in 2009-2010, on-time vehicle delivery to the customer ran anywhere from 25 to 60 per cent. by 2012 on-time deliveries reached 100 per cent for six consecutive months.

australia has confirmed its order of a further 19 M777 howitzers to add to the 35 it already operates.

the move brings the total number of guns sold to 1,090 and follows australia’s decision to exercise options placed when it bought 35 guns through the u.s. foreign Military sales (fMs) program in october 2009.

the initial 35 guns have all been delivered and are entering service with the royal australian artillery (raa). this roll-out of M777s is a key enabler of the australian army’s transition to multi-role combat brigades. australia was the third customer for the system after the u.s. and canada. the gun continues to provide artillery support to coalition forces in afghanistan where its performance exceeds expectations.

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20 • customER Focus

Display of commitmentas well as displaying its rg35 recce vehicle on the bae systems stand at february’s idex exhibition in abu dhabi, land systems south africa showed its products on other

local stands, demonstrating the business’s commitment to partnership in the Middle east.

the rg31 MMp vehicle was on display on the stand of local company igg. MMp is a program for a mobile mortar system, procured through igg at the end of 2011 and the vehicle on display was the first of 73

delivered to igg. lssa also displayed several turrets around the show.

a bradley was at idex for the first time but the most striking l&a combination was lemur mounted on the James bond-style Wp-18 high speed tactical strike craft (pictured left) from abu dhabi Mar.

bvs10

Speed – that is the best way of summing up the BvS10 program for the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV.

The procurement itself was carried out in record time and the day after BAE Systems in Örnsköldsvik was awarded the contract in January 2012, the project team set about meeting the schedule. Just one year later, the first pre-series vehicle was rolled out – despite significant changes from earlier models.

The BvS10 MkIIb is the first vehicle of its kind. The “b” stands for “better” – better payload (both volume and weight), better ergonomics for soldiers and better protection.

“It builds on the MkII, but the

changes still mean a considerable increase in the vehicle’s capabilities,” affirms Project Manager Anders Sigfrinius.

The contract includes delivery of 48 tracked vehicles in the four different variants: troop transport, ambulance, logistics and command vehicles. There is the possibility of three “sub options” for an additional 127 tracked vehicles. Series delivery

The ‘b’ is for ‘better’ as Sweden speeds up

starts this spring with the final vehicle being delivered in March 2014.

“We developed solutions to the challenges we encountered along the way through maintaining constructive dialogue with the customer. We also had a good process for working with the FMV on the technical investigations for the introduction of necessary changes,” said Anders.

As well as delivering the vehicles, BAE Systems will also be supplying technical documentation, support systems, verification and training. The whole forms a coherent system delivery for the customer.

The Swedish Army got its first look at the new BvS10 MkIIb during a field exercise in February at Boden in the north of Sweden when soldiers from the engineer regiment that will be the first end-user took the opportunity to familiarize themselves with their new vehicle.

It generated great interest and the team from Örnsköldsvik answered many questions about protection capability, the weapon station and the vehicle’s swimming capabilities. The FMV program team were also at Boden to get a closer look at their new vehicle.

top anD leFt: Just one year after the contract Was aWarded, the first pre-series bvs10 MKiib Was rolled out


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as90

Firing modern weapons systems is a dangerous business. Despite great efforts to minimise the risks of operating military equipment, accidents can still happen.

The AS90 155mm self-propelled howitzer, for one, was earning itself a reputation for biting the hand that fed it. With simple modifications, however, an L&A team has eliminated the risk and is now celebrating three years of accident-free firing.

To meet specified rates of fire, the AS90, which has been in service with the UK MOD since 1992, uses a semi-automatic loading system.

The shell is flick-rammed into the barrel under hydraulic power, and charge is then loaded manually behind the shell.

During development, many thousands of rounds were fired to perfect a safe operating system. Gun drills were developed to enable specified rates of fire to be achieved, in an acceptably safe environment.

The only problem was that mistakes could still be made. In four recorded incidents, errors during the loading drills resulted in crushing injuries when the charge loader’s arm or hand was caught in the path of a

40kg shell being flick-rammed into the barrel at high speed.

The MOD investigated potential solutions, and after a review by the AS90 engineering team at Barrow, the relocation of the buttons controlling the loading system was suggested. During customer and user reviews, this was initially met with resistance, as it would have needed changes in the long-standing loading and firing drills.

It was agreed that a trial would be conducted on the AS90 turret training system, as it includes safety features not available or feasible on the AS90 system. This would allow new drills to be developed and assessed.

The new button layout and drills were seen to work well, and, more importantly, it was agreed that they reduced the potential for accidents.

The new design was then integrated onto an AS90 to assess rates of fire to ensure the modification did not reduce the capability and effect of the system.

The trial was successfully completed at the MOD’s Eskmeals firing range in the north of England. The gun detachment gave positive feedback and all rates of fire were demonstrated to be achievable. The modification was formally approved and introduced to the AS90 fleet in 2009/2010.

During the AS90 Safety Working Group meeting in January, the AS90 Design Authority and Joint Project Team were praised for the work completed on this and two other modifications which have resulted in zero reported crushing injuries on AS90 over the last three years.

Once more safely into the breech

uK Munitions has won all three categories in the third annual bae systems, inc. product safety and environment awards. a fourth accolade (leadership) was not made.

the award for improving state of the art was nominated by lee beetham and won by paul locking for his work on “tnt equivalence Modelling”. the nomination recognised the modelling techniques used to assess the energetic levels for both process and product safety in storage, transportation and uK Munitions use within prescribed safety circles

and damage levels. this has resulted in reduced costs in new facilities, quantified risk in older facilities, a technical lead over the competition in the field of safety modelling and an approach which is deemed best practice by the uK government’s health and safety executive.

the award for voice of the customer, nominated by dave holley, was won by selena burn, andy carr, dave stalker and Jeff vaughan for their work on the “explosives disposable Working group”.

the nomination recognised

their ability to effectively and safely dispose of waste energetic substances and articles. this working group developed trend analysis and systematic improvements to “good practice” disposal, reducing the environmental impact of products and processes through minimising waste. they also improved the skills and awareness of those using the process via bespoke training courses.

the award for hazard mitigation, was nominated by dave holley and won by andy burn and dave costin for their work on “low gassing red phosphate”.

their filling emits less gas, which means reduced hazards in long-term storage. the change was introduced using existing plant and equipment and did away with the need for expensive air conditioning equipment for storage facilities.

“this is a tremendous achievement,” said paul rogers, Munitions engineering director. “congratulations to everyone involved. it clearly demonstrates that uK Munitions has a clear focus on product safety and something which we will continue to develop throughout 2013.”

UK Munitions excels in safety and environment awards

above: the as90 – three accident- free years since Modifications to its loading and firing systeM


22 • pEoplE

ethical concerns in the workplace rarely come as a single or simple issue. Acts or perceptions of

wrongdoing can cover anything from violations of law or company policies and processes to inappropriate employee behavior.

BAE Systems does have systems and programs in place to encourage an ethical culture, including our Code of Conduct. To support it, the company provides an easy and confidential means for employees to voice their concerns – the ethics office, which consists of local ethics officers and a helpline.

Recently, the company released a report on employee use of the ethics office in 2012. It revealed that BAE Systems, Inc., with more than 40,000 employees worldwide, is a fairly healthy workplace. Throughout the year, 768 employee contacts were made to the ethics office.

“That number demonstrates employees recognize their responsibility to raise ethics concerns and that they’re operating in an environment that encourages them to come forward, without fear of retaliation,” said Tina Chiriaco, Director of Ethics.

The report also revealed that about one-third of all contacts were employees seeking advice and guidance about things such as conflicts of interest and gifts and

hospitality. Of the contacts that required investigation, some 25 per cent involved allegations of unfair employment practices, 21 per cent inappropriate behavior and 16 per cent financial concerns.

In all, 461 allegations were investigated, of which 31 per cent

were substantiated. Those

giving voice to concernsEthics office and helpline offer confidential support

ethics oFFice

“thE NumbER OF cONtacts iN 2012 shOws EmplOyEEs REcOgNisE thEiR REspONsibility tO RaisE Ethics cONcERNs”

that resulted in disciplinary action included terminations, warnings and suspensions.

resources BAE Systems, Inc. provides processes for addressing ethics questions, concerns and issues.

• local ethics officers – These individuals serve as points of contact. Appointed by senior management, they are BAE Systems, Inc. employees who support the ethics program in addition to their primary jobs. They are trained to conduct investigations and to assist with communications and training.

• ethics helpline – The helpline provides a 24/7 call center. All reports are managed confidentially. The following numbers should be used when calling from the indicated country:Domestic u.s. – 1-888-306-7330united kingdom – 0808-234-3708south africa – 0800-980-515israel – 180-941-3855The use of a helpline to report issues in Sweden is limited by law. If you are in Sweden and have an issue or concern, you may contact your local ethics officer or your local legal department.

• web resources – Depending on where in the world you are located, you can file an online report by using the following websites:


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u.s. and rest of world https://baesystemsethics.alertline.com e.u. countries https://baesystemsethicseu.alertline.com

when to call the helplineWhile there are a host of situations that may cause ethical concerns, there are common reasons why an employee may contact the helpline:

• You need advice and do not want to speak to your manager.

• You want to make a confidential or anonymous report about possible misconduct.

• You raised your concern elsewhere but did not receive a response.

• You are uncomfortable reporting your concern through other channels.

• You believe your manager may be involved or will not be impartial.

• You fear retaliation.

how it worksThe ethics helpline, operated by an independent third-party company, has trained specialists who will take the call, listen, ask questions and document your report. Translators

are available upon request. • You will be assigned a case

number and PIN. • The written report will be sent to

the BAE Systems, Inc. Ethics Office. • Depending on the subject matter,

the report may be assigned to the sector ethics director, the local ethics officer or a subject matter expert for response/investigation.

• You may contact the helpline, using your PIN, for updated information or to ask questions.

The ethics department is committed to handling all reports promptly and confidentially. Though you can report anonymously, this can impact the effectiveness of an investigation and lessen the opportunity to ask questions or clarify information.

Once the investigation is complete, the results and recommendations are discussed with the appropriate parties and implemented. If you have identified yourself, you will receive feedback during a close out call. If anonymous, the matter will be identified in the database as closed and whether it was substantiated.

ethics oFFice

do you know a team or colleague who has demonstrated outstanding achievements or delivered amazing capabilities in the last 12 months? What better way to recognise those people than by nominating them for a chairman’s award in this year’s campaign and giving them the recognition they deserve.

the chairman’s awards not only ensure those who have really made a difference are acknowledged for the fantastic work they do, but it showcases that work, raising awareness and sharing the skills and knowledge we have at a business level across the global company.

the four categories remain the same this year: innovation, transferring best practice, supporting our total performance culture and enhancing customer performance. this year’s l&a chairman’s awards champion is ann hoholick, vice president and general Manager, amphibious & tactical vehicles. “the chairman’s awards are truly unique as they allow us the opportunity to share best practices, insights and innovative solutions across the sector as well as celebrate our employees’ outstanding contributions to the business and the defense industry,” said ann.

“i encourage each l&a employee to start thinking about an individual or team whose accomplishments are deserving of recognition and begin submitting your nominations today.”

l&a president erwin bieber is making it one of his top priorities to recognise and promote the great work you all do on a daily basis: “as i have made my way around to the l&a sites these past five months, i’ve heard hundreds of inspiring stories about employees who have made incredible contributions to our company.”

so now it’s over to you to recognise your colleagues and nominate them for a chairman’s award. the deadline for nominations is saturday 1 June. see overleaf for details.

It’s time to nominate for Chairman’s Awards 2013

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