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BAE Systems lands $600 million multi-service contract for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets from U.S. Navy

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, October 2016

LONDON, 24-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — New facility in New Hampshire is optimized for precision guidance solutions and designed to meet a significant increase in production. The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth as much as $600 million to … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce announces the appointment of Simon Kirby as COO

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, September 2016

DERBY, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce announces today that Simon Kirby has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Simon will join Rolls-Royce in the coming months, reporting to Chief Executive Warren East. We previously announced that we would be appointing … Read the full press release

BAE Systems welcomes Emirati interns at their Military Air and Information business in the North West of England

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, September 2016

LONDON, 09-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — We have welcomed three Emirati students as they begin an 18 week internship at our Military Air and Information business in the North West of England. This is the second year of a five-year internship programme … Read the full press release

UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Awards $245M contract to BAE Systems for the Maritime Indirect Fires System (MIFS) for Type 26 Global Combat Ship

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, August 2016

LONDON, 03-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems has received a $245 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide the gun system, known as the Maritime Indirect Fires System (MIFS), for the Type 26 Global Combat Ship. This … Read the full press release

BAE Systems 1H2016: Despite economic and political uncertainties, governments in our major markets continue to prioritise national security

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, August 2016

LONDON, 03-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ian King, BAE Systems’ Chief Executive, said: “In the first half of 2016, BAE Systems performed well. Despite economic and political uncertainties, governments in our major markets continue to prioritise national security, with strong demand for … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters announces management changes

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, March 2016

Ben Bridge appointed new Executive Vice President Global Business Matthieu Louvot joins Executive Committee as Executive Vice President Customer Support & Services Dominique Maudet joins Airbus Group as Head of Strategic Defence Relations Marignane, France, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ben Bridge … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce completes successful factory acceptance test for first MT30 Gas Turbine for Type 26 Global Combat Ship

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, February 2016

DERBY, 04-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce achieved a significant milestone for the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme today. At a ceremony in Bristol the company marked the completion of a successful factory acceptance test for the first … Read the full press release