ESG and European defence specialist BAE Systems to work together.
ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, part of the HENSOLDT Group, will collaborate with European de-fence specialist BAE Systems to explore ways to combine their technology and experience across the European defence market. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to work together across a range of areas including training, autonomous platforms and mission systems for multi domain operations.
Both companies already work across a wide range of European defence programmes including Eurofighter Typhoon, Tornado and Future Combat Air Systems.
Alan Carson, Director Fixed Wing Aircraft ESG said:
“In times of a continuously changing security environment and rapid development of new technologies, Europe-an industry needs to adapt and strengthen their resilience to be able to meet the customer’s needs at the speed of relevance. Facing these same challenges, the only logical step is to invest in trusted, long-term partnerships – which is why we are proud to jointly sign the MoU between ESG and BAE Systems today. Both companies represent a strong commitment to our customers, and we are hence committed to bringing our markets and cutting-edge technologies closer together. In the light of the Trinity House Agreement, this MoU strengthens our regional cooperation and supports an innovative industrial base. We are grateful for the team spirit leading to this MoU and look forward to continue this path with our colleagues from BAE Systems.”
Tony Gilchrist, Business Development Director BAE Systems Air said:
"A collaborative approach is key for the European defence industry and this agreement is another example of where we are exploring opportunities for joint capabilities and technologies which will ensure our security for the future. Both BAE Systems and ESG work at the heart of many of the major European programmes and both bring opportunities to push the boundaries of what is possible ensuring we deliver what our customers need to maintain competitive advantage.”
Picture of signing: Richard Mckie, Market Development Executive, BAE Systems Air (l) and Alan Carson, Director Fixed Wing Aircraft, Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH (r). Image rights: ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH
About ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH:
ESG has been one of the leading German providers of design, integration, operation and in-service support of complex, security-related electronic and IT systems for more than five decades. In Germany and internationally, ESG provides products and services for customers from government authorities, the fields of defence, public security and industry. ESG is a certified aviation company for aircraft and aviation equipment for the Bun-deswehr (German Federal Armed Forces) and an aviation engineering company in line with EASA Part 21J, EASA Part 21G and EASA Part 145. As a special systems company for mission avionics, simulation and train-ing, as well as special deployment systems, ESG offers customised solutions. Independent process and tech-nology consulting is one of ESG's key competencies. Technology transfer between markets is what makes a significant contribution to our customers' added value.
Since April 2024 ESG is part of the HENSOLDT Group.
Contact:
Ulrich-Joachim Müller, Head of Corporate Communications
+49 (89) 92161-2850
ulrich-joachim.mueller@esg.de
About BAE Systems:
BAE Systems’ Air sector is at the heart of the UK’s sovereign combat air capability, delivery combat air readi-ness and ensuring our Air Force customers have the equipment, services and skills they need to protect to maintain security and economic prosperity. As a world-leader in defence exports, we play a crucial role in inter-nationally collaborative programmes that enhance local industrial capability and support strategic partnerships overseas.
Our goal is to accelerate the innovation of future air power through the development of technology, skills and collaborative ways of working that enable our customers to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Contact:
David Coates, BAE Systems
+44 (0) 3300 481 443
+44 (0) 7525 081575
david.coates@baesystems.com