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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

SpaceNews.com

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

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

Reuters

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

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

Reuters

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

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

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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

FlightGlobal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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