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Eurofighter Typhoon fires APKWS laser‑guided rockets in BAE counter‑UAS trial

BAE Systems test‑fired APKWS laser‑guided rockets from a Eurofighter Typhoon at its Warton facility using an RAF test and evaluation aircraft, striking a ground target. The trial demonstrates a low‑cost precision option for air‑to‑air/counter‑UAS engagement and will be followed by further evaluation activity.

2026-04-08T06:31:40.868043-07:00

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Pentagon signs framework deals with BAE, Lockheed and Honeywell to quadruple THAAD seeker and munitions production

2026-03-25T05:10:27.272370-07:00

Reuters

Sweden awards SEK 8.7bn GUTE II C‑UAS programme to Saab‑led team including BAE, Nammo and SISU

2026-04-02T01:01:25.894511-07:00

Reuters

BAE Systems exits Air Astana, selling remaining 6.9% stake after nearly 25 years

2026-03-19T01:19:32.044702-07:00

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Eurofighter Typhoon fires APKWS laser‑guided rockets in BAE counter‑UAS trial BAE Systems test‑fired APKWS laser‑guided rockets from a Eurofighter Typhoon at its Warton facility using an RAF test and evaluation aircraft, striking a ground target. The trial demonstrates a low‑cost precision option for air‑to‑air/counter‑UAS engagement and will be followed by further evaluation activity.

2026-04-08T06:31:40.868043-07:00

Eurofighter Typhoon fires APKWS laser‑guided rockets in BAE counter‑UAS trial

Reuters

Sweden awards SEK 8.7bn GUTE II C‑UAS programme to Saab‑led team including BAE, Nammo and SISU Sweden has launched an SEK 8.7 billion GUTE II counter‑unmanned aircraft system programme, awarding contracts to Saab, BAE Systems Bofors, Nammo and SISU. Saab was named lead systems integrator with an ~SEK 2.6bn order for a mobile, modular C‑UAS (deliveries 2027–28); BAE won roughly $180m for the Tridon Mk2.

2026-04-02T01:01:25.894511-07:00

Sweden awards SEK 8.7bn GUTE II C‑UAS programme to Saab‑led team including BAE, Nammo and SISU

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Pentagon signs framework deals with BAE, Lockheed and Honeywell to quadruple THAAD seeker and munitions production The Defense Department finalized framework agreements on March 25 with BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and Honeywell to sharply increase production of THAAD infrared seekers — boosting annual output from 96 to 400 units — and to expand related munitions and subsystem manufacture to meet a sustained demand signal.

2026-03-25T05:10:27.272370-07:00

Pentagon signs framework deals with BAE, Lockheed and Honeywell to quadruple THAAD seeker and munitions production

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Spain to extend EF-18 Hornet service to 2035–2040 as FCAS delays leave no 5th‑gen alternative Spain will extend the operational life of its EF-18 Hornet fleet to 2035–2040, the government confirmed, after delays to the Franco‑German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the absence of an available fifth‑generation replacement. The move responds to rising sustainment costs and a widening fighter replacement gap.

2026-03-23T08:31:12.335474-07:00

Spain to extend EF-18 Hornet service to 2035–2040 as FCAS delays leave no 5th‑gen alternative

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BAE Systems exits Air Astana, selling remaining 6.9% stake after nearly 25 years BAE Systems is selling its remaining 6.9% stake in Air Astana to institutional investors, fully exiting the carrier it helped found in 2001. The placing values the holding at roughly $31 million based on a $5.10 per‑GDR offering and follows earlier secondary sales.

2026-03-19T01:19:32.044702-07:00

BAE Systems exits Air Astana, selling remaining 6.9% stake after nearly 25 years

SpaceNews.com

BAE completes preliminary design review for Space Force's Epoch missile‑detection constellation BAE Systems has completed the preliminary design review for the Space Force's Epoch missile‑detection constellation, the Space Systems Command said. The milestone advances a BAE‑designed missile‑tracking satellite into detailed design, moving the programme closer to integration and subsequent development phases.

2026-03-09T14:38:49.028198-07:00

BAE completes preliminary design review for Space Force's Epoch missile‑detection constellation

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BAE launches Silver Link conformal antenna family for future air‑dominance programmes BAE Systems has launched Silver Link, a family of conformal antennas the company says is suitable for a range of applications — including future "air‑dominance programmes." The modular, embedded antenna range is positioned for integration across next‑generation combat platforms.

2026-03-04T06:37:26.008088-08:00

BAE launches Silver Link conformal antenna family for future air‑dominance programmes

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BAE and USAF demonstrate scalable, modular electromagnetic-attack pod in flight tests BAE Systems and the U.S. Air Force on Feb. 23, 2026 demonstrated a scaled, modular electromagnetic-attack prototype mounted in a weapon pod during multiple flight test events. The podged EA capability, designed for manned aircraft and large UAS, aims to suppress adversary air defenses and deny battlefield spectrum access.

2026-02-24T00:34:00.647028-08:00

BAE and USAF demonstrate scalable, modular electromagnetic-attack pod in flight tests

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Eurofighter Typhoon fires APKWS laser‑guided rockets in BAE counter‑UAS trial

Pentagon signs framework deals with BAE, Lockheed and Honeywell to quadruple THAAD seeker and munitions production

Sweden awards SEK 8.7bn GUTE II C‑UAS programme to Saab‑led team including BAE, Nammo and SISU

BAE Systems exits Air Astana, selling remaining 6.9% stake after nearly 25 years

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