BAE Systems plc (LSE: BA.)

Business overview

5 segments: Air (Eurofighter Typhoon, F-35 components), Maritime (AUKUS submarines, surface vessels), Electronic Systems (sensors, precision guidance, electronic warfare), Cyber & Intelligence/Digital Intelligence (cybersecurity, AI analytics), Platforms & Services. Industrial presence in the UK, US (via BAE Systems Inc.), and Australia.

Watch: Significant market valuation increase since 2022—sustainability linked to high defense budgets.

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Update log

Date	News	Impact
9/3/2026	Accelerating Defense Modernization Driving the Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market to $3.19 Billion in 2026 - Profiles of General Dynamics, Rheinmetall, BAE Systems and Other Leading Players Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
8/31/2026	Small Drones Market Report 2026-2036 Now Available. 481-Page Study Profiling DJI, AeroVironment, Lockheed Martin, Skydio, BAE Systems, and 71 Other Key Players Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
8/31/2026	BAE Systems Stock And 2 Cash Flow Value Shares Worth A Closer Look Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
8/30/2026	NASA's Roman Space Telescope launches with BAE Systems-built scientific instruments PR Newswire	BAE Systems contributed scientific instruments to NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission.
8/30/2026	NASA's Roman Space Telescope launches with BAE Systems-built scientific instruments Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
8/26/2026	BAE Systems awarded $149.8 million contract for USS Boxer modernization Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
8/17/2026	AM Applications Analysis: Parts Produced 2025-2034 Delivers 10-Year Additive Manufacturing Market Forecast Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
8/15/2026	What Does BAE Systems (LSE:BA.) Fine Over China Tech Transfers Mean? Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
8/14/2026	US fines British defence giant $36m after ‘passing technology to China’ Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
8/14/2026	BAE Systems (LSE:BA.) Stock May Trade At A 9% Discount Despite THREADS Progress Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
8/13/2026	Integrated Visual Augmentation Systems Market Trends Analysis and Growth Outlook 2026-2035 \| Profiles Microsoft, BAE Systems, Elbit Systems, Lockheed Martin and More Yahoo Finance	BAE Systems is featured in a market outlook report regarding the Integrated Visual Augmentation Systems (IVAS) market projected through 2035.
8/12/2026	BAE Systems advances to Phase 2 of DARPA's THREADS program PR Newswire	BAE Systems' FAST Labs has completed Phase 1 of DARPA's THREADS program, which aims to improve thermal management in radio frequency electronics, and is advancing to Phase 2.
8/12/2026	BAE Systems advances to Phase 2 of DARPA's THREADS program Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
8/7/2026	Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Global Market Forecast to 2031 \| Expansion of Dual-Use Applications Across Defense, Commercial, and Research Sectors Present Opportunities Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
8/5/2026	Diehl Defence advances navalization efforts with BAE Systems Naval News	Naval News
8/2/2026	‘All-British’ fighter jet to use American engine after BAE and Rolls-Royce clash Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
7/31/2026	New BAE Systems Defence Contract Boosts UK Nuclear Deterrent Submarine Fleet Naval News	Naval News
7/30/2026	BAE warns Germany time is running out to join UK fighter jet programme Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
7/30/2026	FTSE 100 Live: New record high hit after Rolls and BAE upgrades, BoE holds rates Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
7/30/2026	BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce reap rewards from higher global defence spending Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
7/30/2026	BAE Systems 2026 Half Year Results Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
7/23/2026	BAE Systems (LSE:BA.) Wins Brazil Naval Gun Order, Is The Stock Still Cheap? Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
7/22/2026	BAE Systems: £708 million contract extension for the "GCAP" program - Zonebourse google_news	BAE Systems has been awarded a £708 million contract extension for the GCAP program.
7/22/2026	BAE Systems (LSE:BA) Lands Defense Deals And Unveils New Fighter Helmet Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
7/22/2026	First British Designed Collaborative Combat Aircraft Unveiled Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
7/22/2026	Is BAE Systems (LSE:BA.) Still Cheap After New Defence Wins? Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
7/22/2026	BAE Systems leads region's first defense industry plugfest to advance military interoperability Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
7/22/2026	UK’s BAE enters uncrewed fighter competition with ‘Brontanax’ Defense News	Defense News
7/22/2026	BAE unveils Brontanax, a UK-designed CCA drone Breaking Defense	Defense Secretary Wes Streeting has unveiled the Brontanax drone, designed in the UK by BAE and comparable in size to a BAE Hawk trainer aircraft.
7/22/2026	BAE Systems unveils its autonomous combat drone, the "Brontanax" - Zonebourse google_news	BAE Systems has unveiled its new autonomous combat drone dubbed "Brontanax".
7/21/2026	BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab partner to train Royal Air Force pilots - Zonebourse google_news	BAE Systems has partnered with Boeing and Saab to provide training for Royal Air Force pilots.
7/21/2026	BAE Systems unveils BlackThorn, its new generation of modular warheads - Zonebourse google_news	BAE Systems has introduced BlackThorn, a new range of modular warheads.
7/21/2026	Defence shares climb on investment hopes after new Chancellor named Yahoo Finance	Yahoo Finance
7/21/2026	BAE Systems plc: A trend reversal to anticipate - Zonebourse Switzerland google_news	The article suggests anticipating a trend reversal for BAE Systems plc stock.
7/20/2026	BAE Systems solar aircraft - PHASA-35 - Aerocontact.com google_news	BAE Systems is developing the PHASA-35, a solar-powered aircraft.
7/20/2026	As fighter pilots prepare to command drone wingmen, BAE bets on new helmet tech Defense News	Defense News
7/10/2026	Flight simulator showdown - BAE Systems' apprentices take on the Mach Loop Challenge \| Ep 2 - Aerocontact.com google_news	BAE Systems apprentices participate in a flight simulation challenge called the "Mach Loop Challenge".
2/19/2026	BAE Systems shares rose 23% in 2026. Is it a good time to buy this FTSE 100 defense stock? - Morningstar google_news	Following a 23% gain in 2026, the potential for an investment in the defense sector stock BAE Systems is analyzed.
7/20/2022	Leonardo and BAE Systems Announce UK-Italy Collaboration on Future Combat Air System Programme - GlobeNewswire GlobeNewswire	Leonardo and BAE Systems have announced a partnership between the UK and Italy for the Future Combat Air System program.
6/18/2019	BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC. — $21,508,077 (Department of Defense) USASpending	THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PERFORM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO IMPROVE THE DENSITY, PERFORMANCE AND POWER CONSUMPTION OF FUTURE SPACE-SYSTEM MEMORY BY ADAPTING AND HARDENING ADVANCED STATE-OF-ART TECHNOLOGIES.
5/12/2005	BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. — $147,953,424 (Department of Defense) USASpending	200508!501660!2100!W9113M!USA SPACE AND STRATEGIC DEF CDR !DASG6002D0009 !A!N! !Y!0105 ! !20050512!20070423!130106867!876861790!217304393!N!BAE SYSTEMS ANALYTICAL SOLUTIO!308 VOYAGER WAY !HUNTSVILLE !AL!35806!37000!089!01!HUNTSVILLE !MADISON !ALABAMA !+000000040000!N!N!000000000000!AC23!RDTE/MISSILE AND SPACE SYSTEMS-ADV TECH DEV !A2 !MISSILE AND SPACE SYSTEMS !CAA !MDA SUPPORT !541710!E! !5!B!M! !A! !20200930!B! ! !A! !A!N!Y!2!007!K! !Z!N!Z! ! !N!B!Y!N! ! !Z! !B!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001! !
4/27/2005	BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INC. — $51,929,779 (Department of Defense) USASpending
5/2/2002	BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. — $62,445,902 (Department of Defense) USASpending	200208!001696!2100!SG60 !USA SPACE AND STRATEGIC DEF CDR !DASG6002D0009 !A!N! !Y!0044 !20020502!20050423!130106867!130106867!130106867!N!MEVATEC CORPORATION !1525 PERIMETER PARKWAY, SU!HUNTSVILLE !AL!35806!37000!089!01!HUNTSVILLE !MADISON !ALABAMA !+000000860000!N!N!000000000000!AC23!RDTE/MISSILE AND SPACE SYSTEMS-ADV TECH DEV !A2 !MISSILE AND SPACE SYSTEMS !1CAA!BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYS !541710!E! !5!B!M! !A! !99990909!B! ! !A! !A!U!Y!2!007!K! !Z!N!Z! ! !N!B!Y!N! ! !Z! !B!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001!
4/29/2002	BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. — $21,811,200 (Department of Defense) USASpending	200208!001656!2100!SG60 !USA SPACE AND STRATEGIC DEF CDR !DASG6002D0009 !A!N! !N!0010 !20020429!20050423!130106867!130106867!130106867!N!MEVATEC CORPORATION !1525 PERIMETER PARKWAY, SU!HUNTSVILLE !AL!35806!37000!089!01!HUNTSVILLE !MADISON !ALABAMA !+000000400000!N!N!000000000000!AC23!RDTE/MISSILE AND SPACE SYSTEMS-ADV TECH DEV !A2 !MISSILE AND SPACE SYSTEMS !1CAA!BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYS !541710!E! !5!B!M! !A! !99990909!B! ! !A! !A!U!Y!2!007!K! !Z!N!Z! ! !N!B!Y!N! ! !Z! !B!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! ! ! !0001!