Critical radars that protect Royal Navy warships to be upgraded under £270m deal BAE Systems will support, upgrade and maintain radars, securing 400 jobs across the UK Birmingham Post · Jun 12, 2023
Jobs secured through £270 million defence contract Engineers will upgrade existing radars at sites in Glasgow and Edinburgh Insider UK · Jun 9, 2023
North America’s Largest Battery Electric Bus Order To Be Powered By BAE Systems This latest order builds upon the 1,800 electric buses already in use in the Canadian province of Quebec, which use the 200-kilowatt BAE Systems HDS200 electric motor. InsideEVs · Jun 9, 2023
UK arms maker BAE in talks with Volodymyr Zelensky to build weapons inside Ukraine ‘We discussed the localisation of production in Ukraine,’ Zelensky said on his Telegram account Evening Standard · May 31, 2023
Ukraine says it's working with BAE to set up weapons production facility Ukraine is working with major British defense company BAE Systems to set up a Ukrainian base to both produce and repair weapons from tanks to artillery, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday. Reuters · May 30, 2023
Firms fined most by regulators still on UK government’s list of top suppliers Observer reveals that companies are getting big contracts in spite of paying penalties for corruption or fraud The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023
UK arms sales reach record £8.5bn as global tensions escalate More than half of weapons exports were for repressive regimes such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as sales doubled last year The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023
MoD confirms £320m contracts to service Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels The contracts relate to two fleets, one for UK coast patrols and another carrying out international missions. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Investigation launched into alleged act of sabotage on board HMS Glasgow Work on the ship has been paused temporarily while a full assessment is carried out Insider UK · May 15, 2023
Probe into alleged sabotage at Glasgow shipyard of Royal Navy warship launched The defence contractor BAE Systems revealed that the work on the HMS Glasgow Royal Navy warship was delayed after it was found that around 60 cables were cut on the Type 26 frigate. Glasgow Live · May 14, 2023
BAE investigating alleged sabotage of next-generation Royal Navy warship BAE Systems says dozens of cables intentionally damaged on Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow in Scottish shipyard The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2023
Investigation launched into alleged act of sabotage on board HMS Glasgow frigate An investigation has been launched into an alleged incident of sabotage on board the HMS Glasgow where cables were intentionally damaged. The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
Sabotage probe after cables cut on Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow An investigation has been launched after an alleged “sabotage incident” on the warship HMS Glasgow in which more than 60 cables were cut. Evening Standard · May 13, 2023
Sabotage probe under way as cables cut on Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow AN INQUIRY has been launched into “intentional damage” of a Royal Navy warship at a Scottish shipyard. The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2023
The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023 BAE Systems tries to bill Australian taxpayers $55,000 for Christmas cards and decorations Defence department rejects military contractor’s claim but allows ‘adventure room’ event as audit finds navy frigate project in Adelaide faces cost blowout
Evening Standard · May 4, 2023 FTSE 100 Live: US regional bank shares tumble further; ECB signals further rate hikes to come; FTSE down 1.2% Next, Shell and BAE Systems have posted updates today in a session when another major central bank is expected to hike interest rates.
The Independent UK · May 3, 2023 Australian Prime Minister tells of ‘warm’ meeting with the King The politician, in the UK ahead of the coronation, spoke after joining Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to tour the BAE Systems shipyard in Cumbria.
Newcastle Herald · May 3, 2023 Uni and Tafe join forces to bolster defence skills BAE Systems has welcomed its largest group of aerospace apprentices and engineers
Insider UK · May 2, 2023 Ferguson Marine begins Type 26 frigate work The new contract provides opportunities for a further 29 apprentices at the shipyard
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023 Nuclear submarine files containing military secrets ‘found in Wetherspoons pub toilet’ Files reportledly carried detail about HMS Anson – navy’s latest advanced nuclear-powered attack submarine
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023 Ministry of Defence awards £650m to firms working on Tempest fighter jet BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce among those funded, with aim of producing new aircraft by 2035
Birmingham Post · Apr 13, 2023 BAE Systems awarded £656m Tempest contract extension for next generation combat aircraft Huge MoD award builds on work over the past five years alongside Leonardo UK, MBDA UK and Rolls-Royce
Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023 Once-thriving retail arcade now abandoned as it's dubbed 'scourge on society' Portland Walk in Barrow-in-Furness was once a thriving hub of business, but it's now been targeted by vandals since the closure of half its outlets making for a depressing sight
Birmingham Post · Apr 11, 2023 BAE Systems signs new 10-year lease at Brough as centre for digital engineering excellence expands East Yorkshire site's critical aviation link continues well into second century as global giant commits for the foreseeable future
Insider UK · Apr 4, 2023 Construction begins in Govan on BAE's fourth frigate HMS Birmingham is the first ship to be constructed under a £4.2bn contract awarded in November