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BAE Systems (BAE)

Defense, security, and aerospace company

baesystems.com

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1999
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 55,000+
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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Latest news about BAE Systems (BAE)

In short: BAE reported strong H1 2026 growth with a record £84 billion backlog and secured a £5.9 billion UK Dreadnought submarine contract.

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

September 14 Seeking Alpha

BAE Systems wins $818M U.S. Army armored vehicle contract boost

BAE Systems (BAESY) wins an $818.4M U.S. Army AMPV contract mod, raising total to $3.30B through 203...

September 14 Kalkine Media

Why Are BAE Systems (LSE:BA.) Shares In Focus As Dreadnought Submarine Work Accelerates This Week?

What makes deterrent work distinctive ... from the ordinary cycle. Submarine construction schedules are set by national security policy rather than by quarterly demand signals...

September 8 JD Supra

BAE Systems $36 Million ITAR Settlement: Part 1 — The Penalty and the Catalog of Violations

The State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls just handed down a $36 million penalty against BAE Systems, Inc., resolving more than ...

September 6 Defence Industry Europe

BAE Systems says Golden Dome role includes $1.2 billion Epoch 2 missile-warning program, U.S. space business grows 30%

BAE Systems expects its U.S. space business to play a significant role in the Golden Dome missile-defense architecture, ...

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