UK defence firm BAE Systems will pay a $36m civil penalty after breaching US arms export regulations over 100 times, including unauthorised technical data exports to China, Canada, and other nations.
The UK government is investing £8.4 billion in the next phase of its Dreadnought Class nuclear submarine program, with £5.9 billion allocated to BAE Systems. This funding aims to support 47,000 jobs and ensure the first submarine, HMS Dreadnought, enters service with the Royal Navy in the early 2030s.
BAE Systems CEO Dr Charles Woodburn warns the UK is complacent about foreign attack risks, citing the highest threat level in his lifetime. He advocates for significantly increased defence spending, beyond current commitments, to counter modern warfare challenges and autonomous weapons, despite recent boosts.
BAE Systems CEO Dr. Charles Woodburn warned the UK has been too complacent about foreign attack risks, citing the highest threat level in his lifetime. He welcomed increased defence spending but stated much more is needed to meet the 3.5% GDP target by 2035, also highlighting the nearing use of autonomous lethal weapons by adversaries.
Крупнейшая оборонная компания Великобритании BAE Systems подписала лицензионное соглашение с неназванным украинским партнером о производстве 105-мм гаубиц L119 Light Gun в Украине, включая передачу техдокументации и помощь специалистов.
Shares in UK defence companies, including Babcock, BAE Systems, and Rolls-Royce, surged after Andy Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor, sparking investor hopes for increased military spending. An analyst, however, cautioned against immediate windfalls due to competing demands.
Edgewing, a joint venture of UK, Japan, and Italy, has secured a £4.6 billion contract from the GCAP Agency to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft. Expected by 2035, the jet will feature advanced stealth, AI, and operate with autonomous drones.
我國向美國採購60門M109A7自走砲，預計2030年起交運。儘管美軍近期與貝宜系統簽署增購合約，但軍方人士透露，我國的交貨時程已充分掌握，並未因美軍訂單而延誤或「插隊」，產線延續至2029年底對我國軍購反而是利多。
BAEシステムズとNECは、日本政府の能動的サイバー防御（ACD）導入に向けた協業覚書を締結。両社はACDソリューションを共同開発・提供し、政府のサイバーセキュリティ強化を支援する。これは2026年1月の「日英戦略的サイバー・パートナーシップ」推進の一環。
BAE Systems has received a formal contract from the US Army for its "Soft Kill Active Protection System" (Soft Kill APS), specifically the "Rapid Optical Observation and Kill" (ROOK) system. This non-kinetic electronic warfare capability aims to disrupt guidance systems of incoming missiles and drones, offering a cost-effective countermeasure against modern battlefield threats like FPV drones.
Армия США планирует заключить прямой контракт с BAE Systems на обслуживание боевых машин Bradley и M88A2 для Украины. Контракт, рассчитанный на год, позволит обеспечить техническую поддержку и обучение в рамках программы Advanced Mechanic Institute 2.0.
EnComm Aviation says the firm’s action has cut off vital support for crisis-hit countries including South Sudan and the DRCBritain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, is facing a £120m lawsuit after scrapping support for aircraft used to deliver aid to some of the world’s neediest countries.EnComm Aviation, a Kenya-based aid cargo operator, claims the decision forced the cancellation of humanitarian contracts and reduced supplies to South Sudan, now threatened by famine, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), among others. Continue reading...
The UK government has blocked Russian businessman Yury Shamara from purchasing the Grange-over-Sands golf course in the Lake District, citing national security concerns. The golf club is located near a railway line connecting to BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness shipyard, where nuclear submarines are built, and the UK's largest nuclear waste facility at Sellafield. The deal, initially intended for Shamara's daughter Anastasia, collapsed following government intervention.
