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Queen Elizabeth Class Programme

Built by the nation; for the nation
We are extremely proud of the valuable contribution we make to the Queen Elizabeth Class Carrier programme, working as part of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance.  The QE Class Carriers represent an engineering challenge of unprecedented scale and complexity for the United Kingdom; a national endeavour, involving six shipyards and 10,000 people.

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10 Dec 2018

BAE Systems Australia welcomes F-35s to...

BAE Systems Australia today congratulated the Royal Australian Air Force and Lockheed Martin on the arrival of the first two F-35 Joint...

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One of the first F-35 aircraft to arrive at RAAF Base Williamtown. Image courtesy Wayne Brown.
11 Jul 2018

Electronic Warfare update

From the beginning of WWII to now, we've acquired more than 60 years of experience in EW to become the world leader in this technology.

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Two F-15 aircraft fly above the clouds. The sun sets in the distance. The aircraft in the foreground displays an artist’s rendering of electronic scanning.
6 Jun 2017

Bringing the Royal Navy’s Flagship to life

The Ship’s Company of HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH has now taken up residence on board the nation’s future flagship.

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Image of Ship's company on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth
7 Nov 2016

Media statement: F-35 support work

BAE Systems welcomes today’s announcement from the F-35 Joint Program Office on the global Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul & Upgrade (MRO&U)...

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The F-35 Lightning II is designed from our STOVL technology legacy.

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Naming ceremony highlight

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I am delighted to welcome HMS Queen Elizabeth to her new home at Portsmouth Naval Base. As a member of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, BAE Systems employees have played a vital role in bringing the ship to life. As operators of Portsmouth Naval Base on behalf of the Royal Navy, our employees will now help to take care of the nation’s new flagship. Today is a proud day for us all.

Nigel Whitehead, Group Managing Director

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