U.S. Supplier Diversity

"BAE Systems understands and appreciates that small businesses play a crucial part in the overall health and vitality of our nation's economy. Diverse small businesses drive innovation and create jobs that help build prosperous communities. As such, BAE Systems is committed to working with the small business community in its endeavor to expand subcontracting opportunities to this essential market. Inclusive procurement practices have been incorporated into BAE Systems' supply chain and processes and objectives to partner with qualified small businesses are part of the company's overarching strategies and goals." Dana Rixter - Chair, Small Business Working Group, BAE Systems, Inc.

Our commitment to small business operations has resulted in BAE Systems receiving the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence in 2016, Champion of Veteran Enterprise Awards from 2013-2016; Military Friendly Supplier Diversity Programs in 2015; Government Technology & Services Coalition Mentor of the Year in 2014, one of National Veteran-Owned Business Association 25 Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses, and amongst a host of other awards and accomplishments. BAE Systems continuously seeks to expand its supply base with ethical and responsible small business suppliers. To learn more about the sectors of BAE Systems please click on the graphics below:

Electronic Systems

Electronic Systems has operations spanning commercial and defense electronics markets and offers a broad portfolio of vehicle and mission critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls, electronic warfare and night vision systems, surveillance and reconnaissance sensors, mobile networked-communications equipment with anti-jamming capability and secure waveform architecture, systems integration, and power and environmentally-friendly energy management systems.

Intelligence & Security

Intelligence & Security provides comprehensive and strategic support o any mission, anytime, anywhere. The sector serves a diverse customer base, including the U.S. Department of Defense; the intelligence community; U.S. federal civilian agencies including the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security and commercial clients.

Platforms & Services

Platforms & Services designs, develops, produces, supports and upgrades armored combat vehicles, tactical wheeled vehicles, naval guns, surface ship combatants, commercial vessels, missile launchers, artillery systems, military ordnance, and protective wear and armor products