(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
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ACV-30mm, ACV-C, ACV-P, ACV-R, amphibious vehicles, BAE Systems, Charleston South Carolina, defense technology, full-rate production, Johnstown Pennsylvania, Marine Corps, military contracts, partnership, Rebecca McGrane, remote turret system, U.S. Marine Corps, York Pennsylvania
(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
Posted in Defence, Government, Industrial, Investment, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 155mm artillery, ammunition supply, BAE Systems, Cheshire, continuous flow processing, defence manufacturing, energetics, explosives production, export potential, Glascoed, high-skilled jobs, military technology, Monmouthshire, munitions innovation, nitrocellulose, Nitroglycerine, propellants, Steve Cardew, supply chain resilience, Tyne and Wear, UK defence industry, UK Ministry of Defence
(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
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged advanced sensors, BAE Systems, CAD 22.2 billion, CAD 8 billion, CANADA, domestic defence, economic impact, Halifax testing facility, HMCS Fraser, HMCS Mackenzie, HMCS Saint-Laurent, Irving Shipbuilding Inc, job creation, modern radar, Our North Strong and Free, partnership, River-class destroyer, Royal Canadian Navy, Shipbuilding, Type 26 design, Weapon Systems
(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
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Agility, BAE Systems, Captain Kevin Miller, CMS, Combat Management Systems, Commodore Phil Game, DE&S Maritime Combat Systems, defence sector, DevSecOps, Future Warfare Capability, high-tech suppliers, Joint Decision-making, military challenges, Ministry of Defence, Navy Command, operational availability, partnership, Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, RECODE programme, Royal Navy, safety, SECURITY, Shared Infrastructure, Steve Carter, Type 26 Frigates, Type 45 destroyers, UK Ministry of Defence, UK SMEs, £285m contract
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Defence, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, BAE Systems, Kevin Camplin, leadership, MBE, Mountain Rescue Service
(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
Posted in Belgium, Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BAE Systems, Belgium, Bofors 40Mk4 Naval Guns, navies, Netherlands, partnership, Stefan Löfström
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BAE Systems, Dave Banks, investment, JOBS, Medway Economy, partnership, Rochester Aerospace Facility, sustainability, Vince Maple
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andy Holden, BAE Systems, combat, European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2), partnership, radar, Royal Air Force's Typhoon aircraft, Tim Bungey
(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
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BAE Systems, Eric Icke, modernization, partnership, USS Halsey
(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
(IN BRIEF) A new £12 million Applied Shipbuilding Academy has opened in Glasgow, designed to train and develop the next generation of shipbuilders. Located at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard, the facility will provide hands-on training and lifelong learning opportunities for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged BAE Systems, Glasgow, Maritime Engineering, partnership, Paul Feely, Rod Paterson, Shipbuilding Academy, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract to supply its Mission Bay Handling System (MBHS) for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 26 City-class frigates. The contract, in partnership with BAE Systems, includes the production of five MBHS units at … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has named a new shipbuilding hall in Glasgow after Janet Harvey, who worked as an electrician in the River Clyde’s shipyards during World War II. The Janet Harvey Hall honors her and the many women who … Read the full press release
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Tagged BAE Systems, Janet Harvey, Jen Blee, June Cofflet, Shipbuilding Hall, WWII Heroine
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $493 million contract to continue producing M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the U.S. Army, with deliveries expected between August 2025 and July 2026. This contract supports the Army’s Armored Brigade … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has reached a significant milestone by donating £1 million to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) since its establishment in 2007. The RNRMC supports personnel from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Jameson, BAE Systems, donation, Financial, Glynn Phillips, partnership, Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC)
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Eaton have conducted successful testing of their integrated electric drive system for medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks at Eaton’s proving grounds in Michigan. The system, tested on a Class 7 demonstration vehicle, met key performance … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems secures a contract with the U.S. Navy to develop the Dual Band Decoy (DBD), an advanced radio frequency (RF) countermeasure system designed to protect fighter jets from enemy threats. Building on the success of the AN/ALE-55 … Read the full press release
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Tagged BAE Systems, Don Davidson, Dual Band Decoy, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, partnership, U.S. Navy
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