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

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

A legacy of protection, advancing for the future.

More than 40 years of fielding EO/IR solutions in complex rotary and fixed-wing aircraft environments
Multi-spectral sensing products significantly enhance capabilities for both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft
Advanced machine learning-based algorithms enable fast adaptation for new and emerging threats
Modular solutions to support enduring and future fleets in a multi-domain environment

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AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS)

A system helps protect against infrared missile threats for thousands of U.S. and allied rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft worldwide.

A U.S. Army Apache helicopter flies above industrial facilities, overlayed with a targeting reticle to depict the threat countered by the next-generation 2CAWS missile warning system.

2-Color Advanced Warning System

Unmatched detection capability that provides next generation protection for U.S. Army aircraft.

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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BAE Systems' AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System provides situational awareness and self-protection capabilities for the U.S. Air Force’s U-2 Dragon Lady surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft.

03/17/2026 NEWS RELEASE

BAE Systems to modernize Advanced Defensive System for the U.S. Air Force U-2 reconnaissance aircraft

Improved situational awareness and self-protection capabilities for the Dragon Lady

Illustrated concept image of a UAV using BAE System’s NightshadeTM electromagnetic attack solution to disable adversary command and control networks.

02/23/2026 NEWS RELEASE

BAE Systems demonstrates modular airborne electromagnetic attack capabilities at U.S. Air Force test events

Small-scale systems enable mass electromagnetic effects from multiple platforms

BAE Systems’ Common Missile Warning System helps protect aircraft and crews, enhancing their survivability against missiles and other advanced threats

02/09/2026 NEWS RELEASE

BAE Systems to provide combat-proven aircraft survivability equipment to allied nations

Common Missile Warning System helps protect aircraft and crews from missiles and other advanced threats

12/08/2025 NEWS RELEASE

BAE Systems secures $36 million contract to equip U.S. Navy submarines with Multifunction Modular Masts

Radio frequency antennas provide U.S. Navy submarines with enhanced situational awareness to carry out missions

A warfighter sits in a darkened EA-37B aircraft, staring at monitors simulating dynamic real-world operations.

11/05/2025 NEWS RELEASE

Compass Call Mission Crew Simulator approved by U.S. Air Force

Providing realistic training and mission rehearsal for crews of the EA-37B

09/04/2025 NEWS RELEASE

U.S. Army begins fielding BAE Systems’ mission-critical software-defined radios across rotary-wing aviation fleet

BAE Systems’ AN/ARC-231A MARS system delivers secure airborne communications to support tactical missions when the speed and relevance of information matter most.

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Brian OLeary

Business Development

Electronic Systems