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BAE Systems Secures $180 Million Contract for Advanced TRIDON Mk2 Air Defence System

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, April 2026

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $180 million contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for its TRIDON Mk2 anti-aircraft system. The mobile system is designed to counter a range of aerial threats, including drones, missiles, and aircraft, while … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Completes Key Design Milestone for U.S. Space Force Missile Warning Satellite Program

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, March 2026

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has completed the Preliminary Design Review for the $1.2 billion U.S. Space Force Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking – Medium Earth Orbit Epoch 2 program, marking an important milestone in the development of a new satellite … Read the full press release

ATLAS Prototype Demonstrates Modular Autonomous Support for Armoured Forces as BAE Systems Expands Next Generation Defence Portfolio

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, February 2026

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has successfully trialled its ATLAS uncrewed ground vehicle, demonstrating advanced autonomous functions ranging from remote control to full obstacle-aware navigation. Developed as a modular combat support platform, ATLAS is intended to operate alongside crewed armoured vehicles, … Read the full press release

BAE Systems’ Apprenticeship Barometer Reveals Strong Shift Away from University Among Young People and Parents

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, February 2026

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems’ 2026 Apprenticeship Barometer, based on a Censuswide survey of 1,000 young people and 1,000 parents, shows growing support for apprenticeships as an alternative to university, with 63% of parents and 62% of young people favouring them … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to Lead Production of Next-Generation ECRS Mk2 Radar Under £453.5 Million UK Agreement

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, January 2026

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a £453.5 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to move into full production of the ECRS Mk2 advanced radar for the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft, following a successful development and testing … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Confirms Progress on Challenger 3 With Live Fire Testing

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, January 2026

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land has successfully completed the first crewed live firing trials of Challenger 3, marking a key milestone in the delivery of the British Army’s next-generation Main Battle Tank. Conducted at a UK Ministry of Defence … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Advances Amphibious Combat Vehicle Programme with FRP 6A Order

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, January 2026

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $184 million U.S. Marine Corps contract to deliver 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles under the FRP 6A award, bringing total ACV-30 orders to more than 100 vehicles. The ACV platform is designed for … Read the full press release