BAE Systems plc·Industrials

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been awarded a $146 million undefinitized contract to begin manufacturing M776 cannons for the U.S. Army's M777 Towed 155mm Howitzer.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BAESystems--Wind River, an Aptiv company and global leader in mission-critical software for the intelligent edge, today announced that it received a Gold Tier Award from BAE Systems' Partner 2 Win program. The award recognizes Wind River's exceptional performance and contributions to the BAE Systems Electronic Systems sector supply chain in 2025. Gold Supplier status requires exceptional performance metrics, including 100% on-time delivery and high quality standards.

European defence stocks have fallen out of favour in recent months despite a strengthening backdrop for military spending, prompting Morgan Stanley to flag that "the buy case for the sector is as strong as ever”. The bank reiterated its positive stance (arguing the recent weakness presents an attractive entry point), noting that shares are on average about 20% below recent highs and valuation multiples have slipped to around 20 times earnings.

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New strategic relationship agreement pairs deep mission expertise with agentic AI to accelerate the development of intelligent systems that act, adapt, and accelerate the speed of the mission MCLEAN, Va. and SAN FRANCISCO, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) and Scale AI have announced a strategic relationship agreement to accelerate the development and fielding of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities in support of the Department of War's (DoW) high-stakes mission environments and operational platforms.

BOSTON, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) honored its top suppliers for the Electronic Systems sector with the ninth annual Partner 2 Win Supplier of the Year awards. Twelve winners were recognized for best-in-class performance in 2025 for on-time delivery, quality standards, and their partnership in advancing technology-led solutions for aerospace, defense, and security.
BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Electronic Systems, Cyber & Intelligence, Platforms & Services (US), Air, and Maritime. The Electronic Systems segment offers electronic warfare systems, navigation systems, electro-optical sensors, military and commercial digital engine and flight controls, precision guidance and seeker solutions, military communication systems and data links, persistent surveillance systems, space electronics, and electric drive propulsion systems. The Cyber & Intelligence segment provides solutions to modernize, maintain, and test cyber-harden aircraft, radars, missile systems, and mission applications that detect and deter threats to national security; systems engineering, integration, and sustainment services for critical weapons systems, C5ISR, and cyber security; and solutions and services to intelligence and federal/civilian agencies. It also offers data intelligence solutions to defend against national-scale threats, protect their networks, and data against attacks; security and intelligence solutions to the United Kingdom government and allied international governments; anti-fraud and regulatory compliance solutions; and enterprise-level data and digital services. The Platforms & Services (US) segment manufactures combat vehicles, weapons, and munitions, as well as provides ship repair services and the management of government-owned munitions facilities. The Air segment develops, manufactures, upgrades, and supports combat and jet trainer aircraft. The Maritime segment designs, manufactures, and supports surface ships, submarines, torpedoes, radars, and command and combat systems; and supplies naval gun systems. It also supplies naval weapon systems, missile launchers, and precision munitions. The company was founded in 1970 and is based in Farnborough, the United Kingdom.
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