BAE Systems

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has opened a digital engineering centre in Coventry’s Ansty Park, recruiting 150 professionals from diverse sectors to support the design, operation, and maintenance of the UK’s submarine fleet. The hub will develop and monitor critical systems … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Edgewing, a joint venture of BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd., has been launched to take design authority for the next-generation combat aircraft under the Global Combat Air Programme. With Marco Zoff as CEO, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Hanwha Systems have formalised a partnership via an MOU to co-create a next-generation multi-sensor satellite system for international ISR applications. BAE Systems will supply ultra-wideband RF sensors, while Hanwha Systems will contribute advanced SAR technology. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems, Inc. has appointed Tara Olivet as its new senior vice president of Finance, effective June 7. With a career spanning 20 years at BAE Systems, Olivet brings extensive leadership experience to her new role overseeing U.S. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BMT and BAE Systems Australia have teamed up with AMT to bid for the Anzac Class Design Support Contract. Their combined expertise in naval engineering and their integration of AMT’s long-standing support to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $188.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for the production of 30 ACV-30mm vehicles. The contract, part of the FRP Lot 5/6 initiative, includes fielding support, spares, and test equipment. The ACV-30mm … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has made significant strides in the development of novel energetics and propellants, following £150 million of investment since 2022 to increase UK munitions manufacturing. A newly developed continuous flow processing technique will reduce dependence on globally … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. have signed a CAD 8 billion contract to begin the next phase of Canada’s River‐class destroyer programme. This contract, part of the Government’s Our North, Strong and Free defence policy, covers the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been chosen to design and build the spacecraft bus for NOAA’s Space Weather Next L1 Series mission. Set for launch in 2029, the mission will enhance NOAA’s space weather forecasting capabilities and provide critical data … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been awarded a £285 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence as part of the RECODE programme to support and modernise the Royal Navy’s combat systems. The contract, which spans eight years, focuses on … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Kevin Camplin, an employee at BAE Systems Air, has been awarded an MBE for his 22 years of service to Mountain Rescue in Lancashire. Since joining BAE Systems in 2002, Kevin has balanced his career in engineering and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems’ PHASA-35, a solar-powered High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS), has successfully completed a series of test flights at Spaceport America, New Mexico, reaching altitudes of over 66,000 feet and demonstrating rapid reusability by relaunching within two days. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BMT has acquired Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT), a Melbourne-based naval design and marine engineering consultancy, enhancing its capabilities in the defence and commercial maritime sectors. With a legacy of high-profile projects for the Royal Australian Navy and others, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been awarded a follow-on contract by the U.S. Army to advance its Multi-Class Soft-Kill System (MCSKS), enhancing protection for ground combat vehicles against guided missiles and related threats. The program will further develop the laser-based … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Dutch Materiel and IT Command to provide eight Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems for the anti-submarine warfare frigate program, a joint initiative between the Netherlands and Belgium. These advanced naval … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems is investing £220 million to revamp its Rochester facility in Kent, creating a 32,000-square-meter state-of-the-art manufacturing site that will support advanced aerospace technologies and enhance production capabilities. This upgrade, expected to be completed by 2025, will … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Royal Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft has taken a major step forward with the first test flight of the new European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2). Developed by Leonardo UK and tested by BAE Systems, this … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been awarded a $177.8 million contract by the U.S. Navy to modernize and maintain the USS Halsey, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. The contract, which could reach $225.5 million if all options are exercised, involves … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £60 million contract to enhance the Royal Navy’s Sting Ray lightweight torpedo. Over a four-year period, the project will focus on technological upgrades to address emerging threats in anti-submarine … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has renewed its agreement with Bohemia Interactive Australia (BIA) for the twelfth year, continuing its use of VBS3 game-based simulation software for training purposes. This software allows ADF personnel to engage in virtual … Read the full press release →