The US Army has decided to extend the space and missile defence research contract, also known as COSMIC, with BAE Systems without competition.

Under the two-year $561m extended contract, the company will provide services in support of concept development and integration of electronic surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

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Services under the contract will run through 30 September 2012, with one additional option year.

The US Army is also planning to award a multibillion-dollar programme, known as D3I, before the end of the year.

The Washington Post has reported that BAE, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon will be bidding for the contract.

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