16 Apr 2002
BAE Systems has extended its partnering approach to international soldier modernisation programmes through
a new supply chain initiative which the company firmly believes will add value to the UK Ministry of Defence's
Future Integrated Soldier Modernisation (FIST) project.
A key feature of the company's ongoing evolution of its approach to FIST is to assess - and fully involve -
the team's prospective domestic and overseas suppliers. Success in this field will transform them into strategic
assets, dedicated to supplying successful soldier modernisation programmes, and in particular BAE Systems best-of-breed
strategy for FIST.
A dedicated FIST team website has therefore been created following suggestions made during a BAE Systems Supplier
and Partner conference in December 2001. It contains information about the FIST requirement, which is complemented
by profiles and contact details of suppliers, and features bulletin boards for discussions on specialist interest
areas. It is password access controlled but open to all suppliers registered with the BAE Systems FIST team and to
interested stakeholders. The site currently includes details from over 100 suppliers.
Background note:
BAE Systems C4ISR is a global centre of excellence supplying innovative, network enhanced solutions focused on military capability. The Group integrates advanced civil and military technologies into robust, single-service and joint information management environments. It optimises the operational effectiveness of command & control and platforms within the digitized battlespace, providing flexible architectures to support fast decision-making.
About BAE SYSTEMS:
BAE Systems is a global systems company, innovating for a safer world. BAE Systems employs 120,000
people and has annual sales of around 13 billion. The company offers a global capability in air, sea,
land and space with a world-class prime contracting ability supported by a range of key skills. BAE Systems
designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, space systems, radar, avionics,
communications, electronics, guided weapon systems and a range of other defence products. BAE Systems is
dedicated to making the intelligent connections needed to deliver innovative solutions.
BAE Systems is a systems company, innovating for a safer world. BAE Systems employs 120,000 people and has annual
sales of around 13 billion. The company offers a global capability in air, sea, land and space with a world-class
prime contracting ability supported by a range of key skills. BAE Systems designs, manufactures and supports military
aircraft, surface ships, submarines, space systems, radar, avionics, C4ISR, electronics, guided weapon systems and a
range of other defence products. BAE Systems is dedicated to making the intelligent connections needed to deliver
innovative solutions.
