BAE Systems

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has completed the acquisition of Nedinsco, a Dutch company headquartered in Venlo and known for its opto-mechatronic subsystems for armoured vehicles. The acquisition follows the receipt of all required regulatory approvals and strengthens HENSOLDT’s Optronics division by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems Bofors has completed its acquisition of Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB, a Swedish precision mechanics and advanced machining supplier based in Kristinehamn. The acquisition strengthens BAE Systems Bofors’ production capacity and delivery capability in the European … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has entered into a new five-year agreement with BAE Systems to provide secure connectivity services supporting the defence company’s operations in 40 countries. The deal, which can be extended for up to three additional years, will … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has successfully tested a low-cost precision weapon on a Eurofighter Typhoon, demonstrating a new capability to counter uncrewed air systems more affordably. The trial, conducted with support from the Royal Air Force, showcased the effectiveness of … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →