BAE Systems, Inc.

Products

• BAE Systems builds the electronic warfare systems for the F-35 fighter. ↗
• BAE Systems produces the M2/M3 Bradley family of armored vehicles, which came with its 2005 purchase of United Defense. ↗
• BAE Systems Platforms & Services makes tracked and wheeled armored combat vehicles, naval guns, artillery and missile launching systems, and munitions and ordnance. ↗
• BAE Systems Electronic Systems produces electronics for flight and engine control, electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, and power and energy management. ↗

Customers

• BAE Systems is the biggest provider of ship repair services to the U.S. Navy. ↗
• BAE Systems produces all of the vehicles in the U.S. Army's Armored Brigade Combat Teams except the Abrams tank. ↗

Deals since 2020

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Other acquisitions

• BAE Systems completed its purchase of Armor Holdings on July 31, 2007 for approximately $4.532 billion. ↗
• BAE Systems completed its purchase of United Defense, a maker of combat vehicles, artillery and naval guns, on June 24, 2005. ↗
• BAE Systems completed its purchase of DigitalNet Holdings on October 25, 2004 for approximately $600 million. ↗
• BAE Systems bought Lockheed Martin Aerospace Electronic Systems in November 2000. ↗

Our coverage

• ContractsState Department approves possible $100 million APKWS II rocket sale to JordanThe estimated $100 million package names BAE Systems as principal contractor and includes up to 1,500 APKWS II rounds or guidance sections, launchers, warheads and support.Nov 3
• Industry · Combat airBombardier and BAE Systems explore future combat air workThe companies will explore cooperation from systems integration to supply chain development. Bombardier's announcement does not identify a specific program for the agreement.Oct 29
• Contracts · EuropeBAE Systems and PGZ to expand large-calibre ammunition productionThe Warsaw Defence Plan also calls for air defence missile collaboration, drone and counter-drone development, and closer coordination of UK and Polish defence procurement.Oct 28
• Industry · Qualification milestoneBAE’s Adaptable Deck Launcher completes live-fire testBAE says the launcher supports rapid replenishment with standard shipboard equipment, complementing the Mk 41 Vertical Launching System.Oct 28
• Contracts · Naval capabilityRoyal Navy falls short of its anti-submarine frigate requirement, MPs findThe Defence Committee warns that naval exports could compete with Royal Navy requirements if British shipyards, suppliers and specialist workforces cannot expand quickly enough.Oct 23
• Industry · ArtilleryArmy seeks more domestic makers of 155mm howitzer cannon tubesThe Army wants manufacturers to describe their capacity, the equipment needed to expand it and a cost estimate for an initial batch of tubes.Oct 22
• Contracts · MunitionsBAE signs framework for up to 25,000 APKWS guidance sections a yearA Department of War framework outlines procurement of up to 25,000 guidance sections annually for up to seven years, pending congressional authorization and appropriations.Oct 19