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2024-05-15T12:37:45.088953-07:00
US Navy Acquires BAE Systems' Dual Band Decoy for Super Hornets
The sophisticated towed decoy system is designed to divert enemy missiles, enhancing the defensive capabilities of F/A-18E-F Super Hornets in combat scenarios.
2024-05-08T23:30:54.536110-07:00
BAE Systems Anticipates Earnings Growth Amid High Defense Spending
Following commitments from the UK government to elevate defense budgets, BAE Systems projects a 11-13% increase in core earnings for this year, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions.
2024-05-07T22:54:56.075114-07:00
BAE Unveils T-650 Aerial and Maritime Solutions at DSA Malaysia
At DSA in Kuala Lumpur, BAE Systems showcases the innovative T-650 aerial vehicle alongside key maritime advancements.
With NASA
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2024-05-16T21:00:26.289497-07:00 •
NASA Optimistic on Enhanced Space Collaboration with South Korea
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2024-05-16T09:34:37.480151-07:00 •
NASA's Quesst X-59 Nears First Supersonic Test Flight
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2024-05-16T08:27:21.188097-07:00 •
NASA's PREFIRE CubeSats to Analyze Polar Heat Emissions
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2024-05-16T06:55:08.712581-07:00 •
University of Houston Receives $5M NASA Grant for Aerospace Research Center
With Rolls-Royce
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2024-05-12T09:15:53.597758-07:00 •
Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Fault Grounds Air Tanzania Dreamliner
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2024-05-07T14:40:43.966634-07:00 •
Projected $101 Billion Engine MRO Demand in Asia-Pacific by 2033
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2024-05-06T17:12:22.453893-07:00 •
Reed Macdonald Takes Helm as CEO of Electric Aviation Pioneer magniX
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2024-04-30T06:22:16.827039-07:00 •
Turkish Airlines, Airbus, Rolls-Royce Cement Strategic Partnership
With US Department of Defense
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2024-05-16T14:53:09.753671-07:00 •
F-35 Bugs Cause Tarmac Backlog, GAO Reports
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2024-05-16T12:14:36.719361-07:00 •
Pentagon Proposes 'Space Reserve' for Military and Commercial Satellites
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2024-05-16T06:21:42.339698-07:00 •
General LaPlante Affirms Need for ICBM Leg of Nuclear Triad
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2024-05-15T23:16:32.694356-07:00 •
Aurora Named Sole Designer for Pentagon Heavy-lift Seaplane
With Satellites
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2024-05-16T15:12:16.778303-07:00 •
AAC Clyde Space Reports Q1 Revenue Drop Due to Lost Satellite
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2024-05-16T12:14:36.719361-07:00 •
Pentagon Proposes 'Space Reserve' for Military and Commercial Satellites
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2024-05-16T12:12:57.004048-07:00 •
Aerospacelab Begins Building Europe's Largest Satellite Factory
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2024-05-16T10:39:56.851992-07:00 •
Ariane 6 Delays May Impact French YODA Satellite Launch
BAE Systems News Timeline
2024-05-16T12:19:42.788405-07:00 •
BAE Advocates for Evolution Beyond Fighter Generations
BAE Systems' combat air strategy director, Mike Baulkwill, emphasizes the need to move past generational labels as continuous aircraft evolution becomes imperative.
2024-05-15T14:34:46.654169-07:00 •
BAE Secures Eurofighter Long-Term Tech Maturation Contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to develop technologies supporting the Eurofighter Typhoon's Long-Term Evolution, advancing its capabilities for future operations.
2024-05-15T12:37:45.088953-07:00 •
US Navy Acquires BAE Systems' Dual Band Decoy for Super Hornets
The sophisticated towed decoy system is designed to divert enemy missiles, enhancing the defensive capabilities of F/A-18E-F Super Hornets in combat scenarios.
2024-05-08T23:30:54.536110-07:00 •
BAE Systems Anticipates Earnings Growth Amid High Defense Spending
Following commitments from the UK government to elevate defense budgets, BAE Systems projects a 11-13% increase in core earnings for this year, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions.
2024-05-07T22:54:56.075114-07:00 •
BAE Unveils T-650 Aerial and Maritime Solutions at DSA Malaysia
At DSA in Kuala Lumpur, BAE Systems showcases the innovative T-650 aerial vehicle alongside key maritime advancements.
2024-05-07T14:08:45.581996-07:00 •
BAE Systems to Develop GeoXO Satellite Instruments for Environmental Monitoring
The GeoXO constellation, designed to enhance Earth's environmental monitoring, will see BAE Systems creating key instruments, promising advancements in observing land, sea, and atmospheric changes.
2024-05-07T08:51:26.713729-07:00 •
BAE Systems and Kongsberg Enhance Marine Corps' ACV with Advanced Battlefield Awareness Tech
The collaboration focuses on equipping the ACV with Integrated Combat Systems that boost joint battlefield command and control capabilities.
2024-05-01T14:12:39.752724-07:00 •
BAE Systems Awarded $365M for NOAA Air Quality Sensor
In a notable contract, BAE Systems (formerly Ball Aerospace) is set to develop an air quality instrument for NOAA's geostationary satellites, a project endorsed by NASA.
2024-04-26T06:09:51.099932-07:00 •
UK Defense Sector Leaders Urge Sovereign Procurement Strategy
Top executives from BAE Systems, Leonardo, MBDA, and Rolls-Royce emphasize the importance of the UK maintaining independence in defense procurement to avoid reliance on international sources.
2024-04-23T14:06:16.815954-07:00 •
NASA's CloudSat Mission Concludes After Groundbreaking 18-Year Study of Clouds
Marking the end of an era, NASA's CloudSat satellite, operational since April 2006, has completed its pioneering global survey of cloud properties and their impact on weather and climate systems.
2024-04-19T06:06:10.835558-07:00 •
BAE Systems Business Practices Under Scrutiny for Arms Deals with Rights-Abusing Nations
A recent investigation reveals that BAE Systems, a major defense contractor, engages in transactions with countries facing allegations of human rights violations.
2024-04-15T00:46:49.972562-07:00 •
Hanwha Aerospace Prioritizes Defence Sector by Spinning Off Non-Core Units
In a strategic move, Hanwha Aerospace will divest its semiconductor and video surveillance segments to concentrate on enhancing its primary defence division, segments previously generating about 16% of its revenue.
2024-04-11T05:06:12.912071-07:00 •
SpaceX Executes US Space Force Weather Satellite Launch
SpaceX has successfully launched the USSF-62 mission, deploying the first WSF-M spacecraft aimed at modernizing the US Space Force's weather monitoring capabilities.
2024-04-10T01:01:33.141892-07:00 •
BAE Systems and VRAI Advance Pilot Training with AI and XR Technologies
In a major collaboration, BAE Systems and VRAI are set to transform fast jet pilot training using advanced artificial intelligence and extended reality solutions.
2024-04-09T14:36:20.257670-07:00 •
European Defence Firms Hit by Market Downturn
European defence stocks, including giants BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, witnessed a significant decline, dropping 3.9% in their biggest fall in over a year.
2024-04-03T11:15:50.629391-07:00 •
BAE Systems Faces Class Action Over 401(k) Fees
A proposed class action lawsuit challenges BAE Systems Inc. for allegedly incurring excessive fees in its $8.2 billion 401(k) plan, pointing towards third-party recordkeeping costs.
2024-04-02T15:16:33.299585-07:00 •
F-15 EPAWSS Electronic Warfare System Clears Operational Testing, Deployment Set
Following a completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E), the F-15's EPAWSS system is slated for deployment, enhancing survivability against advanced threats.
2024-03-25T04:49:20.012175-07:00 •
Chess Dynamics Enhances Hunter-Class Frigates with Sea Eagle Tech
In a move to bolster maritime security, BAE Systems Maritime Australia hands over the integration task of Sea Eagle surveillance systems to Chess Dynamics for its Hunter-class frigates.
2024-03-21T04:46:07.614227-07:00 •
BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd Awarded Contract to Construct Nuclear Submarines under AUKUS Pact
In a significant advancement of the AUKUS trilateral security agreement, Australia, in collaboration with the UK, has entrusted BAE Systems Plc and ASC Pty Ltd with the construction of a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.
2024-03-19T06:21:42.035351-07:00 •
Filtronic Secures £4 Million Contract for AESA Radar Amplifiers with BAE Systems
Filtronic has cemented a £4 million agreement for delivering gallium arsenide (GaAs) power amplifier modules, pivotal in enhancing BAE Systems' maritime AESA radar capabilities.
2024-03-18T14:41:02.529476-07:00 •
BAE Systems to Raise Over $4 Billion via Bonds for Ball Aerospace Acquisition
BAE Systems Plc is engaging with investors for a corporate bond issuance exceeding $4 billion, aimed at refinancing the bridge loan for its Ball Aerospace acquisition.
2024-03-16T03:08:49.330730-07:00 •
Hawk T2 Trainer Aircraft Scheduled for 2040 Retirement by UK MoD
Powered by Rolls-Royce's Adour 951 engine and featuring modern LCD displays, the Hawk T2 jet, a staple in advanced training, is set for decommissioning by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2040.
2024-03-07T10:25:33.004582-08:00 •
Boeing and BAE Systems Upgrade F-15E with Advanced EW Capabilities
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commissions Boeing to enhance F-15E aircraft with the EPAWSS system, addressing evolving electronic warfare threats.
2024-03-05T16:11:11.537256-08:00 •
BAE's Ball Aerospace Deploys MethaneSAT via Falcon 9 Launch
Following BAE Systems' acquisition of Ball Aerospace for $5.5 billion, the MethaneSAT, a satellite developed by Ball Aerospace, was launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
2024-03-04T08:38:14.129503-08:00 •
MethaneSAT Launches to Monitor Oil and Gas Methane Emissions Globally
Backed by Alphabet Inc's Google and the Environmental Defense Fund, MethaneSAT aims to provide near-comprehensive global coverage of methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, aiding in climate change mitigation efforts.
2024-02-23T03:06:35.326722-08:00 •
RAF Evaluates Hawk T2 Successors for Enhanced GCAP Pilot Training
The RAF embarks on assessing pilot training frameworks to align with the evolving Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), signaling the Hawk T2 aircraft's impending phase-out.
2024-02-21T03:03:16.695797-08:00 •
BAE Systems Signals Delays in Scaling Up Arms Deliveries to Ukraine
In the face of escalating demands for military support to Ukraine, BAE Systems Plc announces potential delays in enhancing weapons shipments, amidst Russia's advancing military efforts.
2024-02-21T00:08:45.519880-08:00 •
BAE Systems Anticipates Continued Sales Growth in 2024 Amidst Global Unrest
Following a robust sales performance in 2023, BAE Systems projects a 10% to 12% increase in sales for 2024, leveraging high global demand for defense capabilities.
2024-02-20T22:31:17.585377-08:00 •
BAE Systems Secures $5.5B Deal to Acquire Ball Aerospace
BAE Systems has gained necessary regulatory approval for its acquisition of Ball Aerospace, a significant move ensuring the latter remains in Colorado post-purchase.
