BAE Systems has won a potential $37 million contract to design, install and test onboard radio communications and network capability for two of the U.S. Navy’s new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
The contract includes a one-year base and four option years. BAE said in a release its work will include:
- systems engineering
- production integration
- logistics
- crew training
- configuration management
BAE said it will install:
- multi-spectrum radio sets
- antenna systems
- baseband switching
- data-link modems
- message distribution service
BAE said it has performed this type of work regarding onboard communications for 62 destroyers and 27 cruisers equipped with the Aegis combat system.