BAE Systems PLC

BAE Systems Plc engages in the provision of a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and support services. It operates through the following segments: Electronic Systems, Cyber and Intelligence, Platforms and Services (US), Air, Maritime, and Headquarters. The Electronic Systems segment is composed of the US and UK-based electronics activities, including electronic warfare systems, electro-optical sensors, military and commercial digital engine and flight controls, precision guidance and seeker solutions, next-generation military communications systems and data links, persistent surveillance capabilities, and hybrid electric drive systems. The Cyber and Intelligence segment includes the US-based Intelligence and Security business, and UK-headquartered Applied Intelligence business, and covers the group's cyber security, secure government, and commercial and financial security activities. The Platforms and Services (US) segment manufactures combat vehicles, weapons and munitions, and delivers services and sustainment activities, including ship repair and the management of government-owned munitions facilities. The Air segment deals with UK-based air activities for European and International markets, and US programs, and its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, together with its interest in the European MBDA joint venture. The Maritime segment focuses on the group’s UK-based maritime and land activities. The Headquarters segment includes the group’s head office and UK-based shared services activities, together with its interest in Air Astana. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

RADFORD, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems selected Parsons Corporation for a modernization project at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.

BAE Systems Selects Parsons Corporation for Modernization Project at Radford Army Ammunition Plant

NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems is delivering AN/ALR-56M Advanced Radar Warning Receivers to the U.S. Air Force to help protect C-130J Super Hercules aircraft missions.

BAE Systems Delivers Advanced Radar Warning Receivers to Protect U.S. Air Force Aircraft

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BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) is expected to report first-half numbers on 1 August with expectations moderating a little in recent weeks.

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A group of Democrats are asking Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to ensure companies given CHIPS grants aren't using them to pad bottom line.

Democrats ask Raimondo to step up enforcement on CHIPS funding

A list of potential new contracts highlighted by BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) over the past two weeks has prompted JP Morgan to raise its price target to 1,500p and keep its ‘overweight' stance.

BAE target raised by JP Morgan on new contracts looming

FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert will succeed former U.S. Senator Kelly A. Ayotte as Chair of the BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors.

BAE Systems, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition on Board of Directors

BAE Systems (LON: BA) share price has done well and is sitting at its highest level on record. It has soared to a high of 1,416p, 62% above its lowest point in 2023, meaning that it has outperformed most companies in the FTSE 100 index.

BAE Systems share price could suffer a harsh reversal, chart shows

NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems received a $95 million U.S. Navy contract for advanced countermeasure pods to protect the P-8A Poseidon Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft.

BAE Systems electronic warfare pods to protect U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems unveiled NavStorm™-M, a gun-hardened integrated anti-jamming and GPS receiver for artillery, bombs, missiles, and unmanned systems.

BAE Systems unveils NavStorm™-M at Joint Navigation Conference

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HITEC Sensors today announced it received the BAE Systems ‘Partner 2 Win' Supplier of the Year award. HITEC Sensors was selected from a pool of suppliers that delivered exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success for BAE Systems' Electronic Systems sector in 2023. George Low, Vice President & Managing Director of HITEC Sensors, commented, “We are honored to win the 2023 Supplier of the year award and proud to be a Gold Supplier for BAE Systems.

BAE Systems Honors Humanetics' HITEC Sensors with a ‘Partner 2 Win' Supplier of the Year Award

NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems honored the top suppliers for its Electronic Systems sector with the seventh annual ‘Partner 2 Win' Supplier of the Year awards.

BAE Systems names 'Partner 2 Win' Supplier of the Year award winners

The new data platform will provide near real-time information on air pollution throughout greater North America  BROOMFIELD, Colo. , May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents and scientists across North America now have access to enhanced air quality data in their area following the launch of a publicly available data platform for the BAE Systems (LON: BA) Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) instrument.

Data from BAE Systems TEMPO instrument is now publicly available

BAE Systems will build three instruments for the GeoXO mission, which will broaden and improve on observations of current geostationary weather satellites BROOMFIELD, Colo. , May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been selected to build the Ocean Color Instrument (OCX) for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite constellation.

BAE Systems selected to build Ocean Color Instrument for NOAA's GeoXO constellation

FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems, Inc. announced that former National Reconnaissance Office Director Betty Sapp has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Betty Sapp Joins BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors

BROOMFIELD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's Wide Field Instrument on NASA's observatory entered the final stages of environmental testing at BAE Systems.

Testing of Roman Space Telescope's Primary Instrument Nearing Completion at BAE Systems

STOCKHOLM & FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration for new CV9035 MkIIIC vehicles.

BAE Systems signs contract with Sweden for new CV90 combat vehicles

ENDICOTT, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems and Eaton successfully tested their integrated electric drive system for medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks.

BAE Systems and Eaton successfully test electric drive technology on commercial demonstration truck

NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems has been selected by the U.S. Navy to develop Dual Band Decoy, one of the most advanced radio frequency countermeasures in the world.

BAE Systems to Develop Next-Generation Airborne Decoy Countermeasure

DARPA program aims to solve thermal challenges limiting electronic warfare systems MERRIMACK, N.H. , May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems' (LON: BA) FAST LabsTM research and development organization a $12 million contract for the Technologies for Heat Removal in Electronics at the Device Scale (THREADS) program.

BAE Systems awarded $12 million to boost effectiveness of radio frequency-based applications

BAE Systems and Babcock have been awarded an order to build six new landing and assault craft for the Royal Marines. Grant Shapps, Defence Minister, said the new vessels would be Multi-Role Support Ships capable of launching drones and laser-targeted missiles as well as amphibious landing support.

BAE and Babcock land new contract for six commando ships

BAE Systems sales grew 9% to £25.3 billion, but margin expansion remains absent. Solid free cash flow growth of £643 million to £2.6 billion outpaces earnings and sales growth. BAE Systems expects 10-12% revenue growth in 2024, driven by the acquisition of Ball Aerospace, but segment margin expansion is limited.

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BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) shares could well be fully valued already despite growing global defence spending, Shore Capital analysts have said.

BAE fully valued despite growing defence spend - analysts

FTSE 100 weapons builder BAE Systems has reaffirmed its full-year trading guidance thanks to continued robustness in the global defence market.

BAE Systems Shares Edge Higher As FY Guidance Reconfirmed

BAE Systems forecast core earnings to grow 11-13% this year as governments rush to secure military hardware in the face of escalating geopolitical tensions.

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