BAE Systems (BA.L) News and Aerospace & Defense Industry Updates
Anduril calls for U.S. arms export reset to expand allied weapons production
Anduril Industries is pushing for changes to U.S. arms export rules as Western militaries seek faster, lower-cost weapons production in response to evolving battlefield demands. The ...
Drone warfare buildup lifts outlook for defense and aerospace funds
A U.S. military push to expand low-cost combat drone fleets is sharpening investor focus on the defense technology and aerospace supply chain. Weiss Ratings says the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance ...
House Oversight panel presses for military contract savings as weapons costs rise
With federal weapons procurement spending set to reach at least $170 billion this fiscal year, a House oversight subcommittee is sharpening its focus on delays and cost overruns in major defense ...
Safran to expand France navigation sensor output with 120 million euro investment
Safran is stepping up production of precision navigation equipment in central France as demand grows for systems that can operate without satellite signals. The investment targets hemispherical ...
House Armed Services Committee advances FY27 defense authorization
The House Armed Services Committee has advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act as lawmakers push to expand military readiness and industrial capacity amid a worsening ...
House Armed Services Committee advances FY27 NDAA ISO print with added support for U.S. special operations and intelligence
Lawmakers are moving the fiscal 2027 defense authorization process forward with a package aimed at strengthening special operations, intelligence and security cooperation capabilities. The measure ...
House Armed Services panel advances FY27 seapower, airlift procurement plan
Amid rising global tensions and continued pressure on U.S. military readiness, House lawmakers are backing a procurement-heavy defense plan focused on naval and airborne force projection. The FY27 ...
House Armed Services panel advances FY27 defense procurement and sustainment measures
The House Armed Services Committee is moving forward with Tactical Air and Land Forces provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act that focus on procurement, sustainment and ...
House Armed Services Committee advances FY27 NDAA to bolster U.S. defense industrial base
A push to rebuild U.S. military production capacity is at the center of the House Armed Services Committee's work on the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. The measure authorizes $1.15 ...
House Small Business Committee holds hearing on defense contracting barriers
U.S. lawmakers are focusing on how small businesses support national security as pressure grows to rebuild the defense industrial base. A House Committee on Small Business hearing examines how ...
UK Treasury plans to take control of GCAP spending amid defence funding overhaul
Britain is nearing a decision on a delayed long-term defence funding plan as ministers try to contain risks around major procurement costs. The proposed settlement is expected to include about ...
Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in U.S. IPO
Defense technology listings are gaining momentum in the U.S. equity market as investor appetite rises for companies tied to geopolitical and military demand. Applied Aerospace & Defense has now ...
U.S. Senate advances FY2026 defense authorization bill with 77-20 vote
The U.S. Senate has approved the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2026, backing a broad funding package for defense programs and military operations. The measure passes by a 77-20 ...
FN Browning buys UK sniper maker Accuracy International amid British rifle tender push
Belgium's state-owned FN Browning Group is expanding its UK manufacturing footprint as Britain prepares to replace its standard service rifles after more than four decades. The deal for ...
EU pushes to expand Ukraine arms supplies and scale up lower-cost missile production
Europe is intensifying its debate over how to sustain Ukraine militarily while reshaping its own defence manufacturing base. The EU’s defence commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, says member states ...
House Armed Services Committee backs FY27 Air Force, Space Force budget increases
As lawmakers wrap up hearings on the fiscal 2027 defense plan, the House Armed Services Committee is highlighting a proposed shift toward funding both military readiness and future capabilities. ...
Destinus expands long-range missile push in Europe as defence demand rises
Europe is accelerating efforts to strengthen domestic long-range strike capabilities as the war in Ukraine and uncertainty over U.S. military support reshape defence priorities. In that ...
UK prepares long-term funding boost for stealth jet programme
Britain is preparing a funding package estimated at about £6bn for its joint stealth fighter programme with Italy and Japan as a short-term deal nears its expiry. The move would support a ...
House Armed Services panel backs Air Force FY27 budget push for bomber and mobility capabilities
As Congress reviews the Air Force's fiscal 2027 funding plan, House lawmakers are emphasizing modernization and strategic deterrence amid what they describe as a more complex global threat ...
BAE Systems rating affirmed at A- as Fitch cites backlog and cash flow strength
BAE Systems retains its investment-grade credit profile as Fitch Ratings affirms the company's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating and senior unsecured debt at A- with a Stable Outlook. The decision ...
U.S. defense stocks seen benefiting from missile restocking after Iran ceasefire
A ceasefire between President Trump and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards is easing the intensity of fighting, but the conflict is not presented as fully resolved. That is shifting investor attention ...
