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BAE Systems again takes part in nationwide schools engineering and science roadshow

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, February 2017

New research shows perceptions of science, technology, engineering and maths is improving. Farnborough, United Kingdom, 22-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Combined efforts by teachers, industry, engineering organisations and the Government to change the perception of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Submarines announces £25m investment in new apprentice training facility

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, February 2017

BAE Systems Submarines announces £25m investment in new apprentice training facility Farnborough, United Kingdom, 22-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Right Honourable Sir Michael Fallon MP, Secretary of State for Defence, visited BAE Systems Submarines today where he learnt about the … Read the full press release

BAE Systems receives $542 million contract to supply 145 M777 ultra-lightweight howitzers to the Indian Army

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, January 2017

LONDON, 13-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems has received a $542 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to provide 145 M777 ultra-lightweight howitzers to the Indian Army through a Foreign Military Sale between the U.S. and Indian governments. … Read the full press release

BAE Systems’ Artisan 3D radar system completes sea-based trials on the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, January 2017

LONDON, 13-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems’ Artisan 3D radar system has successfully completed three years of sea-based trials on the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates. Artisan 3D has also been fitted on the new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth … Read the full press release

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

University of Liverpool partners with computing innovation centre Hartree

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2015

LIVERPOOL, 21-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Liverpool has launched a partnership with computing innovation centre, Hartree, to continue to build on research with Liverpool’s Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC). The Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC), which is based in Daresbury, was established … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to upgrade four Watchman radars for UK Ministry of Defence following the award of £7 million contract

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, May 2015

Following the award of a £7 million contract, BAE Systems are on task to upgrade four Watchman radars, continuing the critical support provided to the UK Ministry of Defence for surveillance and Air Traffic Control (ATC). LONDON, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

The British Safety Council will be presenting two special individual awards alongside the International Safety Awards at the Gala Dinner

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, March 2015

The British Safety Council, recognising the valuable role individuals can play in keeping workers and workplaces healthy and safe every day, will be presenting two special individual awards alongside the International Safety Awards at the Gala Dinner. LONDON, 12-3-2015 — … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to present at IDEX 2015 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, 22-26 February 2015

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, February 2015

LONDON, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — We will be showcasing a wide spectrum of products and high-end technologies for air, land, sea and cyber Our presence Our presence at IDEX will span a number of our businesses including a strong focus … Read the full press release

BAE Systems reveals powerful ‘smartphone’ like system to help Rosetta in its historic attempt to deploy a lander on comet ‘67P’

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, November 2014

As the Rosetta space probe prepares for its historic attempt to deploy a lander on comet ‘67P’, BAE Systems reveals the cutting edge technology it pioneered which makes the €1.3 billion programme possible. LONDON, 3-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At its … Read the full press release

NAVANTIA y Australia firman contrato para el análisis del diseño de dos buques logísticos

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, October 2014

SIDNEY, 13-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NAVANTIA y la DMO de Australia han firmado el contrato para la realización de la RRDS (Risk Reduction Design Study) del buque logístico AOR australiano, denominado programa SEA1654. La firma del contrato tuvo lugar en la base … Read the full press release

BAE Systems plc releases its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 July 2014 to 28 September 2014

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, September 2014

LONDON, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems plc today issues its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 July 2014 to 28 September 2014 in accordance with the requirements of the UK Listing Authority’s Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules. … Read the full press release

Exostar to join BT for Life Sciences ecosystem as a Strategic Member

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, May 2014

Scientists engaged in collaborative initiatives can now securely access Transformative Cloud-based solution  London, 1-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BT and Exostar, LLC announced today that Exostar is joining the BT for Life Sciences ecosystem as a Strategic Member. The two companies will be … Read the full press release

BAE Systems: British children pick science careers over fame and celebrity

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, March 2014

LONDON, 8-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —  New research commissioned by BAE Systems and the Royal Air Force reveals that British parents of children aged 5-18 years believe that a quarter of their children (24 per cent) find physics a difficult subject to … Read the full press release