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BAE posts record backlog and strong earnings as global defence spending sustains demand

BAE Systems reported strong full‑year earnings and a record order backlog driven by a sustained global rearmament cycle, with MBDA orders now about €44bn. The group expects continued sales and earnings growth in 2026 but says growth will slow as defence budgets normalise after a banner 2025.

Discovered 2026-02-17T23:35:19.519998-08:00 | 2026-02-17T23:35:19.519998-08:00

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  • BAE's record backlog and MBDA's ~€44bn order book provide multi‑year revenue visibility and underpin near‑term production, cashflow and programme scheduling; see broader sector backlog trends [source:89bbd199-fd5b-4f4a-9c9a-d0c266201207].
  • Management expects continued sales and earnings growth but slower expansion after a peak 2025, signalling a shift from rapid rearmament catch‑up to budget normalisation that will affect procurement pacing and capacity planning [source:b1721415-5ceb-4c74-8c67-9e7ea1dc9417].
  • The company flags accelerating European activity relative to its Middle East business, a strategic shift with implications for export priorities, regional supply chains and programme partnerships [source:32630a45-b99b-4405-832f-2d479192c581].

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