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BAE Systems has successfully completed test firing of a low-cost precision weapon launched from a Eurofighter Typhoon, demonstrating a highly effective, affordable solution to counter uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).

BAE Systems has secured a contract worth $180 million from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the TRIDON Mk2 anti-aircraft system.

The UK Government has reached a major defence agreement with the Republic of Türkiye to provide training and support equipment and services for its recently ordered Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

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A team of UK based engineers is developing a new way of eliminating hostile drones. The project is being funded and run by the country’s largest defence company, BAE Systems, which is leveraging its long-standing software expertise to create a cost-effective new system in just months, to address the growing threat posed to key civilian and military infrastructure.

BAE Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with defence firm Frankenburg Technologies to explore collaboration opportunities, with an initial focus on addressing the growing challenges of drone warfare.

BAE Systems FalconWorks® and SURVICE Engineering have signed a Framework Agreement to enable collaboration on the development of uncrewed air system (UAS) technologies.

Today we announced the Group’s full year results for 2025.

As one of the UK’s largest apprenticeship providers, BAE Systems has analysed Censuswide’s survey of the latest attitudes of young people and parents to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February). The findings are part of the annual Apprenticeship Barometer, which has surveyed 1,000 young people aged 16–24 and 1,000 parents of the same age group to understand their views on education, training and pathways to career success.

BAE Systems Bofors has signed a share purchase agreement to pursue the acquisition of Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad, a Sweden-based provider of precision machined, large, complex structures for aerospace, defence and commercial products.

BAE Systems and PGZ have signed an agreement to explore cooperation on a range of strategic business interests. The two leading defence businesses will look to work together more closely to support security requirements and economic growth in Poland, the United Kingdom and the wider European market, as well as to target appropriate global export opportunities.

BAE Systems Launchpad is a new technology incubator programme designed to take dual-use technologies beyond the defence sector and help cutting-edge innovations reach their full commercial potential.

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The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth £453.5 million for the full production of a new advanced radar for UK Typhoon aircraft.

Veteran and BAE Systems employee Rebecca Foran-Coutts has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to Veterans and the Community in the 2026 New Years Honours. Former Chief Executive, Ian King, has also received a CBE for services to Transport and Defence following a career that spanned 40 years in the defence industry, including more than eight years as BAE Systems Chief Executive before retiring in 2017.

A cluster of British designed and built satellites has been successfully launched into low Earth orbit, providing defence, security and civil sectors with UK space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to enhance the nation’s ability to protect against modern threats.

BAE Systems has reached a record achievement with more than 6,800 young people in training across its UK operations

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BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on the UK Royal Air Force fast-jet trainer programme, leveraging T-7 as the core of the training system and creating a path for the three companies to support future international pilot training opportunities.

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BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic alliance to explore opportunities to collaborate on the development of uncrewed air systems (UAS).

The UK Government has announced a c.£5.4 billion agreement with the Republic of Türkiye for the purchase of 20 Typhoon aircraft and an associated weapons and integration package, sustaining more than 20,000 highly skilled jobs across the UK supply chain.

The UK's newest nuclear submarine has successfully submerged for the first time at BAE Systems in Barrow, Cumbria.

BAE Systems and PragoData a.s, a Czech systems integrator and consulting company, have announced they will work together with a view of providing Integrated Product Support (IPS) capabilities to the Czech defence sector. This has the potential to enhance the sector’s ability to keep critical assets, such as armoured vehicles, mission ready.