BAE Systems is Europe’s leading defence company. We play a vital role in providing the capabilities for the defence of Europe and NATO. More than 25 European nations have equipment, systems and services from BAE Systems in their military and security inventories. The Company is a major employer, buyer and innovator contributing to European economic and technology growth, helping to meet the priorities of Europe’s people and their governments.
More than 8,000 people work for BAE Systems in continental Europe, with an estimated further 11,000 jobs supported indirectly across the continent through spending in the supply chain, which in 2023 was €1.7 billion (£1.4 billion) with more than 2,200 European companies.
We partner with many other European organisations to deliver these technologies, with the ambition to do even more together. We are growing in Europe, both organically and in partnership with other European businesses, to deliver enhanced capabilities to help to defend the continent, as well as support meeting society’s economic goals.
BAE Systems is a proven leader in designing, developing and supporting defence and security capabilities that protect Europe today. As proof of this commitment to European security, more donated military platforms in service in the defence of Ukraine are built by BAE Systems than any other company.
The company not only delivers defence capabilities but also electrifies vehicles such as buses and trucks, applying world-leading technology for cleaner transport, helping to meet society’s environmental objectives.
In Europe, we are meeting the increased demand for advanced military equipment across all domains, delivering more advanced air, land, and sea-based systems.
Head of Communications, Europe & Americas
BAE Systems plc