BAE Systems plc, established in 1999 through the merger of British Aerospace and Marconi Electronic Systems, is a British multinational specializing in defense, aerospace, and security solutions. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including advanced electronics, cybersecurity and intelligence solutions, military aircraft, naval ships, submarines, and land systems. BAE Systems is committed to technological innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration, with operations extending across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
BAE Systems will produce and deliver Mk 41 Vertical Launch System canisters, supporting the US Navy's surface combatant fleet and enhancing the reliability of missile storage.
BAE Systems signed a contract with PMB Defence Engineering to assess its nickel-zinc battery technology for potential integration into the next-generation SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine design.
BAE Systems will lead airframe production, assembly, and weapons integration, extending Typhoon manufacturing into the 2030s and sustaining over 20,000 high-skilled UK defence jobs.
Scorpio-XR exceeded test goals, proving compatibility with 155mm 52-caliber howitzers by accurately guiding multiple shots to impact the target, demonstrating enhanced performance.
BAE Systems and Rheinmetall will integrate the 120mm L44A1 Low Recoil weapon onto the CV90120 prototype, combining the firepower of a Main Battle Tank with the CV90's superior mobility.
The prototype integrates Forterra’s AutoDrive full-stack autonomy with BAE’s proven AMPV chassis, enabling modular, mission-ready operations and accelerating development for a 2026 demonstration with the U.S. Army.