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BAE Systems Awarded $190 Million Contract to Produce Upgraded Bradley A4 Combat Vehicles

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a contract modification exceeding $190 million for the production of the Bradley A4, a crucial combat vehicle used by Armored Brigade Combat Teams. The contract includes over 70 M2A4 Infantry Fighting Vehicles and M7A4 … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to Acquire Ball Aerospace, Enhancing Multi-Domain Portfolio and Strengthening Defense Capabilities

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has announced its intention to acquire Ball Aerospace from Ball Corporation for approximately $5.55 billion in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. The acquisition aims to strengthen BAE Systems’ multi-domain portfolio by adding Ball Aerospace’s capabilities … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Secures $14M DARPA Contract to Revolutionize Military Signal Processing Technology

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been awarded a $14 million contract by DARPA for the Massive Cross Correlation (MAX) program. The project aims to develop technology that enables advanced signal processing and computation for military platforms. BAE Systems will work … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and Parsons Join Forces for Holston Army Ammunition Plant Modernization and National Security Enhancement

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. is collaborating with Parsons Corporation to undertake the modernization of the Holston Army Ammunition Plant, as they seek to become the operating contractor until 2035. BAE Systems will bring its expertise in program … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to Supply Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems for Toronto Transit Commission’s Zero-Emission Bus Fleet

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems, a leader in heavy-duty electric propulsion, will provide up to 541 Gen3 electric power and propulsion systems for the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) new battery-electric bus fleet. The Gen3 technology builds on BAE Systems’ proven components … Read the full press release

BAE Systems’ Ground Vehicle and Weapon Systems Network Contributes $1.9 Billion to U.S. Economy, Fosters Community Initiatives

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business released its 2022 Economic Impact Report, revealing a $1.9 billion contribution to the U.S. economy through its ground vehicle and weapon systems network. The company’s 12 sites and partnerships with over … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Secures £280m Orders for Munitions from UK Ministry of Defence, Creating 200 Jobs

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has received new orders worth £280 million from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the supply of munitions. The orders, with a potential value of over £400 million, will lead to the creation of over … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Awarded Contract for Next Generation Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Launch System

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $37 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) to design the Next Generation Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Launch System (NGELS). The company will collaborate with the NATO SeaSparrow Program … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Awarded £870m Contract to Enhance Royal Air Force’s Typhoon Fighter Jets with New Radar

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has granted BAE Systems an £870m contract to develop and deliver a new radar system for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jet fleet. This radar will enhance the aircraft’s control … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Secures 10-Year Contract to Maintain and Upgrade Royal Navy’s Radar Systems

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been awarded a 10-year, £270 million contract by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support the Royal Navy’s radar systems. The contract covers maintenance and upgrades for the Artisan, Sampson, and Long Range Radar (LRR) … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Empowers HIVE Portsmouth Hub to Foster Collaboration Among Charitable Organizations

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) HIVE Portsmouth Hub has been officially launched in the city center, providing a shared space for local charitable and voluntary organizations to collaborate. This initiative has been made possible through a generous donation of £250,000 from BAE Systems. … Read the full press release

Major Order: BAE Systems to Power Quebec’s Record-Breaking Battery-Electric Bus Fleet

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a significant contract to power the largest battery-electric bus fleet in North America. The Association du Transport Urbain du Quebec (ATUQ), representing ten transit authorities in Quebec, has placed an order for up to … Read the full press release

Former U.S. Representative Elaine Luria Joins BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) Former U.S. Representative and retired U.S. Navy Commander Elaine Luria has joined the Board of Directors at BAE Systems, Inc. Luria represented Virginia’s Second Congressional District from 2019 to 2023 and served on key committees related to defense … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Launches Upgraded Athena 1920 Thermal Camera Core for Wide-Area Surveillance and Targeting

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has released a new version of its Athena 1920 thermal camera core that supports a range of missions, including vehicle protection, wide-area surveillance and space-based surveillance. The small, lightweight and power-efficient camera can deliver infrared imagery … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and KOVAL SYSTEMS team up for Slovak Armed Forces infantry fighting vehicles

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and KOVAL SYSTEMS have signed a contract for the production of new infantry fighting vehicles, the CV90MkIV, for the Slovak Armed Forces. The contract involves KOVAL SYSTEMS producing the complete turret assembly of the vehicles as … Read the full press release

Eaton and BAE Systems Team Up to Create Efficient Electric Vehicle Solutions for Medium-Duty Trucks

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Eaton have announced a collaboration to develop electric vehicle technology solutions for the medium-duty commercial truck market. Their Memorandum of Understanding outlines a comprehensive EV system for medium-duty vehicles, featuring BAE Systems’ power-dense electric motor … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Awarded $537 Million Contract for C4I Services on Surface Ships

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by U.S. Naval Information Warfare Systems Command to engineer command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) services on surface ships. The eight-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is valued at $537 … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to deliver additional BvS10 vehicles to Germany for Arctic operations

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) Germany has invested $400 million to acquire 227 additional ultra-mobile, all-terrain BvS10 vehicles from BAE Systems. This follows the Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program, with Sweden as the lead nation, which includes joint procurement by Sweden, Germany, and … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and Microsoft Partnership Aims to Enhance Real-Time Tactical Naval Intelligence

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Microsoft have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the development, deployment, and management of digital defense capabilities using Microsoft’s Azure Cloud platform. The collaboration aims to help partners collaborate on large multinational defense projects and … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Celebrates Best Suppliers at Partner 2 Win Awards Ceremony

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has awarded 13 suppliers for their top performance in on-time delivery and quality standards at its sixth annual Partner 2 Win Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Austin, Texas. The Partner 2 Win program is … Read the full press release