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BAE, Leonardo and Japan Launch Edgewing JV to Develop GCAP Fighter

On 20 June 2025, BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement launched Edgewing, a new joint venture tasked with designing and developing the next-generation combat aircraft under the Global Combat Air Programme. Marco Zoff will serve as CEO.

2025-06-20T04:47:27.796036-07:00

Reuters

UK, Italy, Japan Form JV for Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet by 2035

2024-12-13T05:51:54.052385-08:00

Reuters

Rocket Lab and BAE Systems Secure $60M CHIPS Act Funding for Semiconductors

2024-11-25T02:07:38.303504-08:00

Aviation Today

BAE Systems and Airbus Advance Hybrid Aircraft With Energy Storage Collaboration

2025-01-09T13:40:24.497094-08:00

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Naval News

USS Jason Dunham tests BAE Hypervelocity Projectiles in gun-based C-UAS trial The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 107) has successfully tested BAE Systems’ Hypervelocity Projectiles during a fleet-wide evaluation of gun-based Counter-Unmanned Aerial System defenses, marking a key step in naval C-UAS capability development.

2025-06-25T07:11:22.938805-07:00

USS Jason Dunham tests BAE Hypervelocity Projectiles in gun-based C-UAS trial

FlightGlobal

BAE, Leonardo and Japan Launch Edgewing JV to Develop GCAP Fighter On 20 June 2025, BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement launched Edgewing, a new joint venture tasked with designing and developing the next-generation combat aircraft under the Global Combat Air Programme. Marco Zoff will serve as CEO.

2025-06-20T04:47:27.796036-07:00

BAE, Leonardo and Japan Launch Edgewing JV to Develop GCAP Fighter

navylookout.com

UK Unveils Future Air Dominance System Centered on Type 83 Destroyer The UK’s Future Air Dominance System (FADS), anchored on the new Type 83 destroyer, will deliver maritime integrated air and missile defence and long-range precision strike capabilities from the late 2030s. BAE Systems has begun developing the Type 83’s next-generation radar, while the Royal Navy plans optionally crewed Type 91 arsenal ships as force multipliers.

2025-05-26T00:07:00.645956-07:00

UK Unveils Future Air Dominance System Centered on Type 83 Destroyer

Aviation Week

BAE Systems Confirms Progress on UK Future Combat Air Demonstrator Assembly

2025-05-22T14:49:03.449322-07:00

UK Future Combat Air Demonstrato

Shephard Media

Industrial Collaboration in GCAP and SCAF Faces Political Challenges International collaboration in aircraft technology development, such as in the SCAF and Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), is under scrutiny. The challenges posed by differing political agendas threaten the unity needed for successful joint technology initiatives in future aircraft programs.

2025-04-23T01:03:59.146855-07:00

Industrial Collaboration in GCAP and SCAF Faces Political Challenges

Reuters

Nordic Defense Cohesion: Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, and Finland Plan Joint CV90 Vehicle Procurement Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, and Finland are in discussions for a coordinated acquisition of hundreds of BAE Systems' CV90 infantry combat vehicles, as revealed by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. This potential procurement underscores growing Nordic defense collaboration amid evolving regional security dynamics.

2025-04-22T06:40:15.289811-07:00

Nordic Defense Cohesion: Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, and Finland Plan Joint CV90 Vehicle Procurement

Aviation Week

RAAF Initiates Replacement for BAE Systems Hawk Trainers The Royal Australian Air Force has begun the process to replace its fleet of BAE Systems Hawk jet trainers. This marks a strategic move aimed at modernizing the training capabilities of the force, ensuring alignment with future airpower requirements and accommodating evolving pilot training needs.

2025-03-27T03:21:19.021099-07:00

RAAF Initiates Replacement for BAE Systems Hawk Trainers

FlightGlobal

US Approves $100M APKWS Sale to Saudi Arabia via BAE Systems The U.S. government has authorized the sale of 2,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapons Systems to Saudi Arabia. The deal, valued at $100 million, will be executed through BAE Systems as the primary contractor. This move is part of ongoing defense collaborations between the two nations.

2025-03-20T22:55:28.646427-07:00

US Approves $100M APKWS Sale to Saudi Arabia via BAE Systems

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