Blog

Thursday 21 February 2019

Today, we’ve announced our 2018 results which are consistent with our earnings and cash guidance for the year. The stand out performance has been in business winning, with a record annual order intake leading to a 25% increase and an all-time high for our defence order backlog. This achievement gives us excellent visibility for sales growth in the coming years.

Business

Thursday 17 January 2019

They say that variety is the spice of life and in my role at BAE Systems this is certainly true. One day I was chairing an international conference on optical systems in Berlin and the next I was helping set up an environmental monitoring system for horses at one of the UK’s national sports training facilities!

Technology and Innovation

Monday 07 January 2019

Recently published statistics have shown that, at 4 per cent, unemployment within the UK is at its lowest level since the early 1970s and that there are more people in work in the country than ever before.

Education and Skills

Thursday 06 December 2018

As HMS Queen Elizabeth and her 750-strong Ship’s Company get ready to sail back to Portsmouth following four months of successful flight trials, Dean Kimber, Head of Queen Elizabeth Class Support, explains what happens when she gets home.

Our Employees

Monday 03 December 2018

When starting the UK Sport graduate placement, I quickly learnt how important the promotion and publicity aspects of the placement are. This was further apparent when we were asked to put together an exhibition stand for the 2018 Farnborough International Air show.

Event

Monday 15 October 2018

Since the arrival of the F-35B Lightning on the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, a team made up of hundreds of people has been working day and night to make history as we progress crucial flight trials to integrate the aircraft and the carrier.

Technology and Innovation

Saturday 29 September 2018

As the eyes of the world turn to watch HMS Queen Elizabeth in her first-of-class F-35B jet flight trials, we reflect on our role in getting Britain’s biggest ever warship to sea.

Our Employees

Wednesday 01 August 2018

Today we have announced the Group’s interim financial results for the first six months of 2018. It has been a busy first half of the year, during which we’ve had major competitive business wins and a commitment from the UK Government and industry to a future Combat Air programme. Together these successes underline our world-leading technology capability and skills, and provide good momentum into the second half and beyond.

Business

Thursday 12 July 2018

This blog post was first published by The Spectator on 12 July 2018

Business

Thursday 31 May 2018

At BAE Systems, we’re working with experts from the Royal Navy to explore and develop new technologies that will give a vital advantage to warships and their crews.

Technology and Innovation