BAE Systems to Support U.S. Air Force Nuclear Treaty Monitoring Under $20 Million Contract

MELBOURNE, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
BAE Systems has received a contract worth up to $20 million to support U.S. Air
Force global monitoring for nuclear treaty compliance. The company will provide
engineering, research, and program management services for the Air Force
Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) at Patrick Air Force Base.

"This award demonstrates our long-running commitment to serving our Florida
Space Coast customers," said Sam Cole, vice president and general manager of
aerospace solutions for BAE Systems. "We`ve been supporting AFTAC for more than
15 years, and we`ll continue to make significant contributions to the Air
Force`s critical role in protecting national security."

The five-year contract will be managed from BAE Systems` new facility in
Melbourne, Florida, recently opened to accommodate the company`s growing
presence along the Space Coast. The new contract includes an initial one-year
award of $4 million, plus four option years. Work will be performed on-site at
the Air Force base. The company currently employs 80 people at the facility and
expects to hire up to 40 network design engineers and installation technicians
over the next year.

BAE Systems` Melbourne facility also supports the Cape Canaveral Air Force
Station and NASA`s Kennedy Space Center.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems is the premier global defense, security and aerospace company
delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces,
as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and
customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE
Systems' sales exceeded $34.4 billion in 2008.

BAE Systems
Neil Franz, +1 301-838-6112
Mobile: +1 240-687-0127
neil.franz@baesystems.com
or
Shannon Smith, +1 703-907-8257
Mobile: +1 703-967-3854
shannon.n.smith@baesystems.com
www.baesystems.com

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