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BAE Systems (BAE)

Defense, security, and aerospace company

baesystems.com

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 56,000+
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Last updated October 26

Latest news about BAE Systems (BAE)

In short: BAE Systems posted record results, a £5.9bn Dreadnought contract and major US deals amid strong defence demand.

Company announcements

July 30 BAE

BAE awarded £5.9bn contract for Dreadnought Class submarines

The four submarines will replace the Vanguard fleet and maintain the UK's nuclear deterrence for decades.

July 30 BAE

BAE announced strong half year results for 2026

The company is investing in R&D and boosting capacity to deliver mission-critical capabilities to armed forces globally.

July 22 BAE

BAE unveils first British-designed combat drone

The autonomous uncrewed aircraft was developed with over 75 UK partners.

July 22 BAE

BAE awarded £708m for combat air tech extension

The contract funds development beyond sixth-generation aircraft, ensuring UK air power advantage.

Media coverage

October 26 Dagens PS

Airbus seeks fighter jet partner and Saab could secure billion-dollar deal

Following the collapse of FCAS, Airbus is exploring cooperation with BAE Systems. Germany is considering joining GCAP or cooperating with Saab.

October 25 Financial Times

Airbus to hold talks with BAE over role in GCAP fighter jet programme

Germany weighs joining UK, Italy and Japan in project after collapse of its rival FCAS partnership with France and Spain...

October 23 MSN

BAE Systems' 'history making' new Demonstrator fighter jet is the Fylde coast through and through

A ground-breaking combat aircraft being built in Lancashire will help shape the future of British military aviation as engineers prepare for its first flight in...

October 19 UK Defence Journal

BAE to build thirty five thousand guidance kits a year

BAE Systems has signed a framework agreement running up to seven years with the United States Department of War to lift production of APKWS laser...

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