BAE Systems Platform Solutions

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BAE Systems Platform Solutions is part of BAE Systems Electronics and Integrated Solutions, a subsidiary of BAE Systems Inc. The division was formerly known as Lockheed Martin Control Systems (LMCS). LMCS was acquired by BAE from Lockheed Martin in April 2000 for $510 million USD.

BAE Systems Platform Solutions manufactures electronic controls for aircraft, space vehicles and the transportation industry. The division is based at Johnson City, New York and Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Products

Full Authority Digital Engine Controls.
Fly by wire controls
Mission computers
Space vehicle controls
HybriDrive vehicle propulstion system
Rail transport controls

The company's flight control systems are used on Boeing's 757, 767, C-17, F/A-18 and V-22 aircraft as well as the Northrop Grumman B-2 bomber, the Saab Gripen and the F-35.

References

Lockheed Martin Corp. (April 27, 2000) [BAE Systems agrees to acquire Control Systems business from Lockheed Martin for $510 million] Press release.

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