The Latest Breaking News from BAE Systems

Defence shares climb on investment hopes after new Chancellor named

Babcock was the top riser on the FTSE 100, with shares up 7.8%, while BAE Systems lifted by 3.25% and Qinetiq moved 4% higher.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Defence shares rise after Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor

Babcock and BAE Systems benefit as markets hope former defence secretary will increase spending on sector

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

Defence shares get £4bn boost after John Healey confirmed as chancellor

Defence could be one of the winners under the new chancellor, who is likely to increase military spending in Andy Burnham’s government

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Shipyard worker strikes will risk further delays to Clyde warships – union

Staff at BAE Systems shipyards on the upper Clyde have voted to take industrial action.

Evening Standard · Jun 7

FTSE 100 slumps as US strikes test peace optimism

The FTSE 100 closed down 79.05 points, or 0.8%, at 10,425.96.

Evening Standard · May 28

Scottish Government agency panned for plans to attend major defence industry event

A Scottish Government agency has been slammed as it prepares to attend a major defence industry event in Glasgow on Wednesday

The National (Scotland) · May 19

US rolls out $1 billion F-35 electronic warfare retrofit contract for its armed forces, foreign operators

The United States has rolled out a nearly USD 1 billion upgrade programme for its fifth-generation stealth fighter F-35 Lightning 2 fleet, primarily centred on electronic warfare modernisation and advanced combat capability enhancements across hundreds of aircraft operated by both the US military and other foreign operators of the Joint…

The Economic Times · May 17

BAE faces £120m lawsuit over decision to scrap support for aid aircraft

EnComm Aviation says the firm’s action has cut off vital support for crisis-hit countries including South Sudan and the DRC

The Guardian - UK · May 1

FTSE 100 flatlines ahead of Iran-US peace talks

The FTSE 100 closed down just 2.95 points at 10,600.53.

Evening Standard · Apr 10

U.S. Shipbuilding Revival: 3 Stocks to Watch Now

Trump’s Maritime Action Plan could trigger a surge in naval shipbuilding. These three defense stocks may benefit from billions in new maritime spending

MarketBeat · Mar 15