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College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology & Information Systems

Fall 2011Peter Muchai

Instructor: Paul Lin.October 13th, 2011

CASE 1.1: BAE SYSTEMS: TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Introduction…………………………………………………………………1 - Background………………..................................................... Organization…………………………………………………………………. - Board of directors…………………………………………………… BAE Strategy…………………………………………………………………. Global Operations…………………………………………………………….. - United States……………………………………………………………… - Australia…………………………………………………………………… - India……………………………………………………………………….. - Saudi Arabia……………………………………………………………….. - United Kingdom………………………………………………………… Investors…………………………………………………………………….. Businesses………………………………………………………………….. Products and services………………………………………………………. Technology Achievement………………………………………………….. SWOT Analysis……………………………………………………………. Conclusion…………………………………………………………………

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BAE system is a British multinational defense, security and aerospace company headquartered in London.

BAE is among the largest military contractors in the world producing military equipment for most of the world super powers.

BAE was formed in 30th November 1999 by the 7.7 billion mergers of two British companies, Marconi Electronic, a shipbuilding subsidiary of General Electric and British Aerospace which is a naval systems manufacturer.

Introduction

BAE has over 100,000 employees across their home markets who work in producing a range of services from air, land and naval forces.

Through the years BAE systems has been able to venture in the production of both marine and military equipment, as well as electronics and intelligent device production.

BAE has branches in United States, Saudi Arabia, Australia, India, Sweden, South Africa and United Kingdom.

BAE is run by a board of directors who run and engineer the company to new height. Richard L. Olver is the chairman of BAE systems and was appointed in July 2004.

Executive directors are, Ian King, Peter Lynas, and Linda Hudson.

Non-Executive directors are, Nick Rose, Paul Anderson, Paula Rospot, Roberto Quarta, Lee Mclntire, Lee Mclntire, Carl Symon, Sir Peter Mason, Michael Hartnall, and Harriet Green.

Organization.

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Strengths-Extensive Skills.-Experience.-Ready Market-Low Competition.-Available Resources. 

Weaknesses- Fixed Price Contracts.- Component Availability- Subcontractor performance- Key Suppliers.- Pension Funding.- Export Controls.- Exchange rates.- Government Customers.-  

Opportunities-Investing in India and Oman.-Air defense Equipment-Water defense Equipment.-Land defense Equipment.-Radio Equipment Opportunities.-International Markets. 

Threats- Defense Spending- Global Market.- Export Controls.- Regulatory Penalties – E49m in 2011

SWOT TABLE

Results for months ended 30th June 2011.

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BAE Systems most recent technology innovation is the new Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT).

AJT is a state of the art revolutionary training aircraft which joins real flying with virtual aerial warfare.

The Hawk AJT is capable of turning the skies into a hypothetical frontline warzone enabling pilots to develop the muscle memory needed to respond to threats long before entering a real combat zone.

Most Recent Technology Innovation.

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