Since BAE Systems entered the South African market in 1994, its business in the territory has rapidly developed and the country has emerged as a home market for BAE Systems.
The business in South Africa comprises of two components: Land Systems South Africa (with two divisions, Land Systems OMC and Land Systems Gear Ratio) and BAE Systems Gripen Overseas (Ltd) (which comprises the Hawk & Gripen programmes, an associated Industrial Participation (offset) unit and various investments).
