BAE Systems Triumphs with Groundbreaking Next-Gen Launcher Design Contract

BAE Systems has secured a substantial $37 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) to engineer the Next Generation Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Launch System (NGELS). The organization will collaborate with the NATO SeaSparrow Program Office (NSPO) to devise and provide prototype deck-launching systems aimed at supporting the U.S. Navy and allied nations with the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) ship self-defense apparatus.

NGELS serves as a deck-mounted, fixed-angle launcher that utilizes BAE Systems’ Adaptable Deck Launcher (ADL) concept to securely store and launch ESSMs from Mk 25 missile canisters, which are also manufactured by BAE Systems. This system is easily integrated into expansive deck platforms and will facilitate the deployment of the latest and highly advanced Block 2 variant of the ESSM missile, designed for multi-role surface-to-air and surface-to-surface operations, thus safeguarding aircraft carriers and other flat-deck vessels against sophisticated air and surface threats. NGELS employs reliable Mk 41 Vertical Launching System subsystems to deliver robust surface-to-air and surface-to-surface defense functionality to aircraft carriers and amphibious ships, effectively countering missile dangers.

“We possess a rich legacy of delivering missile integration, launching mechanisms, and canister design to the U.S. Navy,” stated Brent Butcher, vice president of the weapon systems product line at BAE Systems. “NGELS harnesses the specialized knowledge of our team to provide a fully deployable system that boosts mission effectiveness and ensures dependable ship defense for the U.S. Navy. We are eager to collaborate with our partners to incorporate this advanced capability into the naval fleet and present it to international clients.”