BAE Systems said it is mvoing to the next phase of integrating its Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver into the Eurofighter Typhoon after demonstrating functional compatibility and installation feasibility in the jetfighter. A consortium composed of BAE Systems, Airbus and Leonardo is behind the development of the twin-engine, multi-role warplane to support the air defense of...
December 4, 2023
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Australia Buying BAE Systems’ Naval Guns for Hunter-Class Warships
The Australian government has awarded BAE Systems a contract to supply Mk 45 medium caliber guns and the automated Ammunition Handling System to the Royal Australian Navy’s new Hunter-class frigates. According to BAE, Mk 45 will provide RAN with a setup that can easily incorporate advanced munitions for the firepower needed in Hunter class missions....
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QinetiQ Appoints William Blamey as UK Defense Interim Chief Executive
QinetiQ, headquartered in Hampshire, London, has appointed William Blamey as interim chief executive for the defense sector. In his new role, Blamey will lead the defense technology company’s efforts to meet the needs of the U.K. Ministry of Defence and international allies. Blamey, who announced his transition to the new role on LinkedIn, is an...
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Saab Names Laurence Earl as Vice President, Head of Operational Excellence for Aeronautics Business Area
Defense and security company Saab has appointed Laurence Earl as the new vice president and head of operational excellence for its aeronautics business. Earl confirmed his new position on his LinkedIn profile on Monday. “Saab is a fantastic company with a proud heritage, great people and lots of opportunities,” he said. “Together we continue to...
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BAE Systems Starts Construction on New Shipbuilding Facility in Glasgow
BAE Systems Maritime has broken ground on a new shipbuilding facility at the Govan shipyard in Glasgow, Scotland. McLaughlin & Harvey is leading the construction work. The new facility will support the company’s development of five Type 26 frigates under a $5.09 billion contract the U.K. Ministry of Defence awarded in 2022. The ship build...
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BAE Systems Study Reveals Multidomain Integration as an Essential Information Battlespace Capability
A BAE Systems study found that achieving multidomain integration is a priority among defense and aerospace leaders to maintain superiority on the battlefield. This is as information warfare becomes more complex with the emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. The study included a poll that involved up to 400 senior business and IT...
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BAE Systems Secures $4.8B Contract to Mature Design of UK’s Future Submarine Fleet
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a $4.8 billion contract to advance the development of its next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine program. According to BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn, the agreement allows the company to mature the SSN-AUKUS program’s design and invest in skills and infrastructure to support the U.K.’s national security....
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BAE, Hadean Extend Partnership on Military Training Solution Development
BAE Systems has renewed its partnership with British startup Hadean to provide improved military training solutions to U.K. military customers, ADS Advance reported. Hadean provides a platform for the creation, curation and delivery of connected immersive experiences. Under the collaboration first signed in 2022, BAE integrated the artificial intelligence-enabled Hadean Platform for Defence with other...
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Joint Multibillion-Dollar Jet Fighter Development Sets 2025 Timetable for Sensors
The Global Combat Air Program of multinational companies developing a new jet fighter has set a timetable for designing its sensors, Defense News reported Monday. The radar and other sensors of the planned sixth-generation warplane, involving defense contractors from the United Kingdom, Japan and Italy, account for up to 30 percent of the value of...
