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David Bissonnette

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Next-generation dispenser systems and compact countermeasures to help aircraft answer evolving IR and RF threats.

An Apache helicopter fires flares over a foggy, dense forest to counter IR and RF threats, showing the need for effective, small form full-spectrum self-protection.

A history of trusted solutions:

Market leader in fiber-optic towed decoys providing RF self-protection for the F/A-18E/F and our warfighters
Trusted partner across U.S. Armed Forces and allied nations on fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft
Affordable and agile next-generation technologies to outpace our adversaries
Full-spectrum capabilities in compact applications for improved self-protection

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BAE Systems’ next-generation Dual Band Decoy self-contained EW jammer deployed by a fighter jet.

Dual Band Decoy

Dual Band Decoy is a next-generation self-contained jammer capable of utilizing EW techniques previously reserved for big box systems.

A U.S. Navy P8-A Poseidon aircraft flying at dusk with one of several possible pylons deployed behind it to detect and counter threats as part of a portable BAE Systems survivability pod system.

Advanced Survivability Pod

Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum and enhance platform survivability by detecting and countering threats, expanding operating range, and enabling mission success.

An Apache helicopter flies away through rough, mountainous territory, protected from potential IR and RF threats by BAE Systems’ effective, small form full-spectrum Smart D2™ self-protection system for new and legacy aircraft.

Smart D²™ system

BAE Systems' Smart D²™ system delivers the automation, communication, and acute intelligence of next-generation smart countermeasures to defeat existing and emerging threats, for prime installs and legacy upgrades.

Our AN/ALE-55 fiber-optic towed decoy pulled by an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft for off-board RF self-protection from current and future missile threats.

AN/ALE-55 Fiber-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD)

A high-powered electronic off-board countermeasure, our AN/ALE-55 fiber-optic towed decoy provides jet fighters, bombers, and transport aircraft with RF self-protection from current and future missile threats.

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet flying at sunset deploys flare countermeasures via the ALE-47 Airborne Countermeasures Dispenser System.

ALE-47 Airborne Countermeasures Dispenser System

Defeating infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) guided missiles with the world's top chaff and flare countermeasures system. The ALE-47 Airborne Countermeasure Dispenser System' delivers aircraft survivability from IR and RF missile attacks, and is the #1 choice across dozens of platforms for every U.S. Department of Defense branch and 30+ countries.

Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions

Survivability that spans the spectrum

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A Black Hawk helicopter flies over rough terrain with illustrated IR beam connecting copter and ground, depicting a threat the advanced EO/IR countermeasures system is designed to overcome.

Optical Attack Solutions

Advanced active EO/IR systems capable of countering current and future threats in countermeasure and optical EW domains.

EA-37B electronic attack

Electronic Attack Solutions

Disrupting enemy command and control with electromagnetic attack solutions

Three ships from U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group 9 at sea, just a few of the many military vessels the LockNESS maritime defense system protects from current and evolving threats.

Active Protection Solutions

Leveraging industry leading EO/IR and RF technologies to advance vehicle and maritime situational awareness and self-protection.

An Apache helicopter fires flares over a foggy, dense forest to counter IR and RF threats, showing the need for effective, small form full-spectrum self-protection.

Advanced Compact EW Solutions

Next-generation dispenser systems and compact countermeasures to help aircraft answer evolving IR and RF threats.

Three military helicopters in mission flight overlayed by a targeting reticle to show a threat the BAE Systems next-generation detection systems will counter.

Threat Detection Solutions

Next-generation detection systems to protect pilots and aircrews from modern and emerging threats to maximize countermeasure effectiveness.

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16 November 2023 NEWS RELEASE

BAE Systems selected to enhance GPS technology on Eurofighter Typhoon

Typhoon will be the first international platform with DIGAR upgrade

22 September 2022 NEWS RELEASE

BAE Systems to develop filter technology to improve radar, communications, and electronic warfare capabilities

DARPA has awarded BAE Systems' FAST Labs™ research and development organization a $6.5 million contract for the COmpact Front-end Filters at the ElEment-level (COFFEE) program.

10 May 2022 NEWS RELEASE

Major upgrade to Compass Call with open system architecture

Major upgrade to Compass Call

04 April 2022 NEWS RELEASE

$22 million contract to supply aircraft survivability equipment

$22 million for aircraft survivability equipment

30 March 2022 NEWS RELEASE

DARPA awards BAE Systems Phase 2 of next-generation advanced electronics program

Phase 2 of the program will move the industry closer to the eventual fielding of this disruptive technology to protect our warfighters.

15 December 2021 NEWS RELEASE

Advancing F-35 electronic warfare capabilities

BAE Systems received a $493M contract to significantly upgrade and modernize the EW system for the F-35 Lightning II, enabling the fighter to quickly detect and address evolving electromagnetic threats.

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David Bissonnette

David Bissonnette

Business Development

Electronic Systems