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BAE posts record >€30bn sales and £3.32bn underlying EBIT as global defence spending surges

BAE Systems reported record 2025 sales above €30bn and underlying EBIT of £3.32bn, driven by a rising order backlog and elevated global defence budgets. The company expects continued sales and earnings growth in 2026 but signalled a slower pace after the rapid expansion of 2025.

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

FlightGlobal

BAE confident of Saudi follow‑on Eurofighter order as Riyadh eyes role in Global Combat Air Programme

2026-02-13T10:08:58.914558-08:00

The War Zone

US scales APKWS II laser‑guided rockets as low‑cost air‑to‑air counter‑UAS; USAF plans $145M BAE upgrade

2026-02-13T10:15:59.993437-08:00

Reuters

NATO launches Arctic Sentry: Germany deploys four Eurofighters and tanker; Sweden sends Gripens and special forces

2026-02-12T03:40:06.997548-08:00

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BAE posts record >€30bn sales and £3.32bn underlying EBIT as global defence spending surges BAE Systems reported record 2025 sales above €30bn and underlying EBIT of £3.32bn, driven by a rising order backlog and elevated global defence budgets. The company expects continued sales and earnings growth in 2026 but signalled a slower pace after the rapid expansion of 2025.

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

BAE posts record >€30bn sales and £3.32bn underlying EBIT as global defence spending surges

Vertical Mag

BAE Systems names Mona Bates chief information and digital officer, effective Feb. 23, 2026 Mona Bates will join BAE Systems, Inc. as chief information and digital officer, with the appointment effective Feb. 23, 2026. The role consolidates responsibility for the company's information technology, digital transformation and data initiatives across BAE Systems, Inc., the company said.

2026-02-17T06:14:42.364862-08:00

BAE Systems names Mona Bates chief information and digital officer, effective Feb. 23, 2026

The War Zone

US scales APKWS II laser‑guided rockets as low‑cost air‑to‑air counter‑UAS; USAF plans $145M BAE upgrade U.S. services are scaling the combat‑proven APKWS II laser‑guided Hydra‑70 (AGR‑20/FALCO) as a low‑cost air‑to‑air option to defeat Group‑3 UAS and cruise missiles, with the Marine Corps fitting legacy F/A‑18 Hornets and the Air Force planning a $145M sole‑source upgrade award to BAE.

2026-02-13T10:15:59.993437-08:00

US scales APKWS II laser‑guided rockets as low‑cost air‑to‑air counter‑UAS; USAF plans $145M BAE upgrade

FlightGlobal

BAE confident of Saudi follow‑on Eurofighter order as Riyadh eyes role in Global Combat Air Programme BAE Systems says it remains confident Saudi Arabia will place a long‑anticipated follow‑on order for the Eurofighter Typhoon, while Riyadh is also exploring a potential future role in the three‑nation Global Combat Air Programme, signalling deeper Saudi engagement in fighter procurement and development.

2026-02-13T10:08:58.914558-08:00

BAE confident of Saudi follow‑on Eurofighter order as Riyadh eyes role in Global Combat Air Programme

Reuters

NATO launches Arctic Sentry: Germany deploys four Eurofighters and tanker; Sweden sends Gripens and special forces NATO has launched Arctic Sentry to reinforce security across the High North. Germany will initially dispatch four Eurofighter jets and a tanker, while Sweden is contributing JAS 39 Gripens and special-forces elements to patrol waters around Iceland and Greenland amid heightened strategic tensions.

2026-02-12T03:40:06.997548-08:00

NATO launches Arctic Sentry: Germany deploys four Eurofighters and tanker; Sweden sends Gripens and special forces

FlightGlobal

Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to develop AMK upgrade to keep Typhoon viable to 2060 Eurofighter and NETMA have signed a contract to develop, test and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) led by Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo. The AMK is designed to expand combat capability, enable carriage of heavier weapons and sustain Typhoon competitiveness through to 2060.

2026-02-05T05:55:25.636894-08:00

Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to develop AMK upgrade to keep Typhoon viable to 2060

Reuters

BAE Systems workers in northwest England to strike Feb 2–20 over pay, risking defence production delays Workers at British defence group BAE Systems in northwest England will stage strikes from February 2 to at least February 20 over pay and conditions, the union said. The union warned the industrial action could cause delays to defence production at affected sites.

2026-02-02T06:22:48.610240-08:00

BAE Systems workers in northwest England to strike Feb 2–20 over pay, risking defence production delays

defencetoday.com

UK downselects seven firms for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' drones for AH‑64E Apache The UK Ministry of Defence has downselected seven companies, including BAE Systems, Leonardo and Tekever, to develop 'loyal wingman' unmanned helicopters under Project NYX. The autonomous drones will team with the Army's AH‑64E Apache Guardians to expand ISR, strike and electronic‑warfare capabilities while reducing crew risk.

2026-01-25T07:16:52.783706-08:00

UK downselects seven firms for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' drones for AH‑64E Apache

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BAE posts record >€30bn sales and £3.32bn underlying EBIT as global defence spending surges

BAE confident of Saudi follow‑on Eurofighter order as Riyadh eyes role in Global Combat Air Programme

US scales APKWS II laser‑guided rockets as low‑cost air‑to‑air counter‑UAS; USAF plans $145M BAE upgrade

NATO launches Arctic Sentry: Germany deploys four Eurofighters and tanker; Sweden sends Gripens and special forces

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