BAE Systems announces SMC support team
BAE Systems has announced its team for its US Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center’s Launch Enterprise – Systems and Engineering and Integration programme offering.
The company has partnered with LinQuest, Booz Allen Hamilton, AI solutions, Space Vector, Advanced Core Concepts, VETS and GreenDart to offer support for the programme, which will deliver an accelerated launch tempo and mission assurance of existing and new entrant launch vehicles.
Pete Trainer, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems’ Air Force Solutions business area, said: ‘BAE Systems is proud to bring together this exceptional team of more than 200 launch experts ready to provide the air force with the low-risk systems engineering, integration, and launch solution it needs now and in the future.
‘Our partners are leaders in their fields and committed to joining BAE Systems in supporting this critical space mission.’
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