BAE Systems has received a $62 million contract from the Army to deliver the next-generation 2-Color Advanced Warning System, the company announced.

The system provides aircrews with advanced threat detection capabilities, improving survivability and mission effectiveness in contested environments. This latest award is part of the Limited Interim Missile Warning System and encompasses the third of four production lots.

Work on the program will be conducted in BAE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park and New Hampshire.

“We are excited to leverage our expertise on Quick Reaction Capability programs to support the U.S. Army – protecting their aircraft and the aircrews who fly them,” Chris Austin, director of Threat Detection Solutions at BAE Systems, said in a news release. “2CAWS offers new capabilities that are revolutionizing protection, for both the enduring and future U.S. Army fleets.”

Optimized for size, weight, and power, 2CAWS features an open system architecture, two-color infrared sensors for increased range, and a fiber optic A-kit for faster data transmission.

The system processor serves as the high-bandwidth digital backbone of the system. It houses advanced machine learning missile warning algorithms specifically designed for complex, high- clutter environments and rapid threat updates. 2CAWS is compatible with Army aircraft survivability equipment, including pilot interfaces and countermeasure systems, allowing for faster installation and integration timelines.

2CAWS builds on BAE Systems’ experience delivering combat-proven aircraft survivability equipment to the U.S. and its allies. The company’s Common Missile Warning System, a member of its aircraft survivability portfolio, is fielded on Army platforms and has saved dozens of aircraft and their crews since it was implemented in 2005.