BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.)s was among a handful of FTSE 100 gainers on a bruising day for UK stocks, which saw the blue-chip index drop 144 points, or 1.5%.
BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) said it remains on track to meet its full-year 2025 guidance, underpinned by strong operational and financial performance in the second half and supported by a growing order book.
BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) shares rose 2.5% on the back of a £10 billion deal announced by the UK Ministry of Defence to sell warships to Norway.
| Aerospace & Defense Industry | Industrials Sector | Dr. Charles Nicholas Woodburn CBE, Ph.D. CEO | OTC PINK Exchange | GB0002634946 ISIN |
| GB Country | 107,400 Employees | 22 Apr 2025 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
BAE Systems plc is a global defense, aerospace, and security company with a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Operating worldwide, the company is structured into five principal segments: Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence. BAE Systems is dedicated to providing advanced technology and solutions to meet the complex needs of its customers in today’s rapidly evolving security environment. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Camberley, the United Kingdom, BAE Systems positions itself as a leader in defense and security solutions on a global scale.
This segment specializes in a wide range of technology and equipment, including electronic warfare systems, navigation systems, and electro-optical sensors. It offers both military and commercial digital engine and flight controls, as well as precision guidance and seeker solutions. Military communication systems and data links, persistent surveillance capabilities, space electronics, and electric drive propulsion systems are also part of this comprehensive portfolio.
BAE Systems provides cutting-edge solutions aimed at modernizing and maintaining critical defense infrastructure. This includes cyber-hardening aircraft, radars, and missile systems alongside mission applications designed to detect and deter national security threats. It delivers systems engineering, integration, and sustainment services for crucial weapons systems, C5ISR, and cybersecurity domains. Additionally, the company offers data intelligence solutions that help protect nations, businesses, and citizens from various threats.
This segment encompasses the manufacturing and upgrading of combat vehicles, weapons, and munitions. It includes providing naval ship repair services and the management of government-owned ammunition plants, showcasing BAE Systems' versatility in handling large-scale, defense-related manufacturing and service provisioning.
BAE Systems' Air segment is focused on the development of future combat air systems and falconworks. This segment underlines the company’s commitment to advancing aerial combat technologies and capabilities, ensuring alignment with the future needs of global defense strategies.
Focusing on maritime and land operations, this segment manages a variety of programs related to submarine and shipbuilding, along with support services. BAE Systems’ expertise in the maritime sector underscores its capacity to deliver sophisticated naval defense solutions and comprehensive support for these platforms.