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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.

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

FlightGlobal

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

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

Reuters

Airbus earnings and U.S.–Iran tensions knock European markets; oil spike hits airline margins

2026-02-19T01:40:19.466161-08:00

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

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FlightGlobal

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

Aviation Today

USAF to award sole‑source contract to BAE to fix ALR‑56 radar‑warning receivers on F‑15, F‑16 and C‑130 The U.S. Air Force will award BAE Systems a sole‑source contract to address deficiency reports on the company’s ALR‑56 radar warning receivers installed on F‑15 and F‑16 fighters and C‑130 transports. The work is intended to correct reported functional and reliability faults and restore RWR performance.

2026-02-19T06:39:48.328317-08:00

USAF to award sole‑source contract to BAE to fix ALR‑56 radar‑warning receivers on F‑15, F‑16 and C‑130

defence-industry.eu

BAE FalconWorks and SURVICE sign framework to deepen uncrewed air system development BAE Systems' FalconWorks and SURVICE Engineering have signed a framework agreement to collaborate on uncrewed air system (UAS) technologies, building on an existing relationship that dates to a 2015 Malloy Aeronautics agreement. The pact formalises joint development and systems-integration work on UAS capabilities.

2026-02-19T05:29:51.196207-08:00

BAE FalconWorks and SURVICE sign framework to deepen uncrewed air system development

Reuters

Airbus earnings and U.S.–Iran tensions knock European markets; oil spike hits airline margins European stocks slipped as Airbus's mixed earnings and cautious delivery guidance weighed on sentiment, while rising U.S.–Iran tensions pushed oil to a seven‑month high. The energy-driven move sent airline shares lower as higher fuel costs threaten carrier margins and Gulf routing decisions.

2026-02-19T01:40:19.466161-08:00

Airbus earnings and U.S.–Iran tensions knock European markets; oil spike hits airline margins

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Airbus earnings and U.S.–Iran tensions knock European markets; oil spike hits airline margins

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

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