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The British Embassy in Warsaw and the British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) has jointly awarded Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and BAE Systems the “British-Polish Collaboration Award,” for exemplifying a high impact UK–Poland industrial partnership, delivering tangible outcomes for Polish national and European security.

BAE Systems announces facility upgrades to enhance U.S. military readiness

In February 2026, BAE Systems Bofors signed a purchase agreement to acquire Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB – a Swedish supplier of precision mechanics and advanced component machining for products within the defence and aerospace sectors, as well as the commercial market. The acquisition has now been completed.

Sensor system delivered for full assembly of U.S. Space Force satellite intelligence and defense payload

Artificial intelligence and autonomous systems are transforming how we generate combat mass and secure operational advantage. By designing platforms that do not require crew, we can unlock radical simplification – vehicles become lighter, cheaper and easier to produce at scale. As Technology Director at BAE Systems, I see the integration of AI, advanced manufacturing and autonomy as key to making this happen.

How can nations balance the competing pressures of identifying and stopping the entry of criminals and dangerous goods at their borders, with the smooth flow of legitimate goods and services? ‘Knowing your customer’ (KYC) and ‘customer due diligence’ (CDD) are both highly applicable.

Working in defence at a time when AI is advancing so quickly is both exciting and demanding. In this piece, David Henstock, Head of Data Science, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, shares his perspectives on what it really takes to operationalise AI in defence and security, where generative AI is already reshaping our ecosystem, and why ethics and assurance must remain central.

Everyone is talking about drone swarms, but they are a long way from being deployed in reality. As an operator you may be asking, ‘Where is the drone swarm I was promised?' How could you control them without being overburdened by decisions? Can you trust them to do what you intend – and not overstep?