97% of UK high trust organisations face barriersto digital advantage
The report, Unlocking Digital Advantage in High Trust Sectors, looked at the challenges faced by over 120 senior IT and business decision-makers within the UK’s aerospace, government and defence organisations when it comes to using technology to gain an advantage
Appointment of Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate
Today we announced that Cressida Hogg will join the Board as a non-executive director and Chair designate, with effect from 1 November 2022. Subject to election at the Company’s Annual General Meeting next year, she will succeed Sir Roger Carr as Chair at the conclusion of the AGM, due to be held on 4 May 2023.
2022 half-year results
Today we announced the Group’s half-year results for 2022.
HMS Lancaster departs for NATO tasking after year of preparation by BAE Systems
HMS Lancaster has today departed Portsmouth Naval Base, marking the completion of a period of maintenance and upgrades delivered by BAE Systems to optimise her for upcoming deployments. The Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate will now spend a brief period on NATO tasking ahead of further deployments.
BAE Systems’ new ARTISAN Radar contract for Brazil's Flagship NAM Atlântico
BAE Systems has signed a five-year contract to support its ARTISAN Radar on the Brazilian Navy’s flagship, the multipurpose aircraft carrier NAM Atlântico.
UK's 'Next-Generation' Combat Air Demonstrator Set To Fly
The UK Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace MP has confirmed plans for Britain to lead the development of a new flying combat air demonstrator, which will play a critical role in proving the technology and design principles needed to deliver the UK’s Future Combat Air System.
UK commits to £2.35bn investment in Typhoon future capabilities
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a £2.35 billion investment in a package of new capabilities which will be equipped on Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft.
BAE Systems selected to advance autonomous technology for automatic target recognition
New contract enhances BAE Systems’ extensive autonomy portfolio and 20-year history pioneering autonomy technology.
Spanish order expands Typhoon's role securing European air defence
A major new order by Spain to expand its frontline fleet with 20 new Eurofighter Typhoons underlines the importance of the aircraft's role as the backbone of European defence.
A Year Supporting Lancashire's Armed Forces
Current and former Armed Forces personnel from across the Fylde will continue to receive critical care and support services thanks, in part, to funding by BAE Systems.
Aeronautical Heritage Awards unveiled at Lancashire sites
Two plaques, given in recognition of the company's significant contribution to the art and science of aeronautics, are now proudly on display at the entrance of Samlesbury and Warton Aerodrome.
BAE Systems celebrates 15 years of supporting the Royal Navy’s mine countermeasure vessels in the Gulf
BAE Systems today marks 15 years of supporting Operations Aintree and Kipion, the Royal Navy’s mine countermeasure (MCM) strategy in the Gulf. The defence contractor has supported the Royal Navy’s Hunt Class vessels in-region for the past 15 years – and also delivers maintenance and upkeep to the rest of the Hunt Class flotilla out of Portsmouth Naval Base.
Breaking the mould on engineering
When it comes to becoming an engineer "there's no mould to break except that which forms the basis of our own beliefs".
Major upgrade to Compass Call with open system architecture
Major upgrade to Compass Call
Over £2 billion for next phase of Dreadnought submarine build
The Ministry of Defence has announced more than £2 billion of further funding for the Dreadnought nuclear deterrent submarines, which are under construction at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness. The funding is to enable the third major phase of the programme, Delivery Phase 3, the most significant stage so far in terms of criticality, value and complexity.