BAE Systems has been awarded a contract worth up to £87 million by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to manufacture and deliver Archerfish mine neutralisers for the US Navy. This is the fourth consecutive Archerfish contract awarded to BAE Systems since 2003 and will see the Company deliver to …
Read More »BAE Systems Continues Mission-Critical F-35 EW System Production
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin for the production and delivery of additional electronic warfare (EW) systems for Lot 15, Lot 16 long lead, sustainment spares and retro fit kits for the 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II, providing advanced situational awareness and threat response capabilities that …
Read More »First Production Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Ready for Delivery to U.S. Army
On August 31, BAE Systems delivered the first Armored Multi-Purpose to the U.S. Army in a virtual roll off event. The AMPV is a family of next generation, highly-survivable vehicles essential to the future of the Army. “Finalizing the first AMPV for delivery marks a major milestone for the program …
Read More »BAE Systems Acquires UK Tech Firm, Techmodal
BAE Systems announced acquisition of Techmodal, a UK-based data consultancy and digital services company, on Wednesday. Techmodal, which is based in Bristol and has approximately 120 employees and 30 associates, has a number of long term contracts with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) in support of the UK’s armed …
Read More »BAE Wins DDG Preble Maintenance Contract
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded BAE Systems a $104 million contract on Aug. 13 to conduct a scheduled depot maintenance period for the USS Preble (DDG-88). This contract aims to maintain, modernize, and repair the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. The contract announcement underscored under this award the ship “will receive comprehensive modernization for DDG-51 class …
Read More »Gathering Storm: BAE Systems selects Collins Aerospace to provide next-gen actuation for UK Tempest technology demonstration program
Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today announced it has been awarded a contract by BAE Systems to provide advanced actuation capabilities including for the U.K.’s Tempest next generation combat air system project. Collins Aerospace will support the program from its Actuation Systems facility in …
Read More »BAE Systems succeeds in first tactical configuration ground-launched test of APKWS® laser-guided rockets
BAE Systems successfully completed test shots of its APKWS® laser-guided rockets from a tactical configuration ground-based weapon system for the first time. The proof-of-concept testing demonstrated the flexibility of APKWS rockets to deliver standoff precision strike capabilities for ground forces, providing warfighters with a unique solution for engaging targets with …
Read More »APKWS® Laser-Guided Rockets: More Bang for the Buck
To support the national defense strategy, BAE Systems continues to focus on delivering the most effective and cost-efficient precision munitions. APKWS® laser-guided rockets are important for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and its allies around the globe. They enable warfighters to make economical, precision strikes. APKWS rockets are assembled …
Read More »Rheinmetall and BAE Systems launch UK based military vehicle Joint Venture – Rheinmetall and BAE Systems Land
Rheinmetall and BAE Systems have today launched a new, independent UK-based joint venture for military vehicle design, manufacture and support – known as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL). Headquartered in Telford in the West Midlands, the joint venture will sustain around 450 jobs across the UK and is well positioned …
Read More »BAE Systems to Provide Flight Controls for Next-generation F-16s in UAE
BAE Systems has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide flight controls to upgrade next-generation F-16 aircraft for the United Arab Emirates. The company will provide the F-16s with its advanced Digital Flight Control Computer, which receives demand inputs from the pilots’ control stick and rudder pedals, and monitors current …
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