News archive: BAE Systems plc | Airframer

10 September

ReleaseGCAP Electronics Evolution receives contract to deliver sensing and communications capability to next-generation fighter aircraft

6 August

The components were manufactured at GKN Aerospace's Cowes facility on the Isle of Wight.

GKN completes wings for Brontanax prototype

Flight-ready structures for the UK's first Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype have progressed from a clean-sheet design to full integration within an accelerated timeline.

29 July

BAE Systems will integrate software, digital networks and physical infrastructure under the extension.

BAE Systems wins £708m GCAP contract extension

The contract builds on Team Tempest progress since 2018, involving around 4,500 people across BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, MBDA UK and Rolls-Royce.

22 July

ReleaseFirst British designed collaborative combat aircraft unveiled

22 July

ReleaseTeam Tempest partners accelerate next-generation combat air technologies for UK defence

21 July

ReleaseBAE Systems, Boeing and Saab formalise partnership to develop UK's next generation pilot training

16 June

ReleaseGXO strengthens Aerospace & Defence logistics presence in Europe with DAP

4 June

ReleaseMontana Aerospace AG subsidiary Asco reaches important milestone in the F-35 program

21 May

If the prototype phase proves successful, the MOD aims to field an operational version of the system by 2030.

Army gives Apache drone wingman programme £10m backing

Autonomous systems are being developed to support Apache crews with reconnaissance and electronic warfare missions without direct pilot control.

1 May

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman honors top suppliers driving industrial innovation

9 April

Masami Oka, GCAP Agency Chief Executive, and Marco Zoff, Edgewing CEO, formalise the programme’s first international contract under the Global Combat Air Programme.

Edgewing edges ahead with £686m GCAP award

The international venture GCAP will deliver a next-generation stealth combat aircraft, supporting defence industries across the UK, Italy and Japan to address evolving global threats.

25 February

ReleaseBoyd receives Gold Tier Partner 2 Win Award from BAE Systems

29 January

Four suppliers will be selected in March 2026 to develop prototypes for fielding by 2030.

British Army selects contenders for autonomous helicopter ‘wingmen’

Project NYX has advanced into its development stage with BAE, Leonardo and others invited to design AI-powered support drones for Apaches.

4 December

ReleaseDucommun Incorporated named BAE Systems Supplier of the Year for Vertical Launch Systems at seventh annual ‘Partner2Win’ supplier symposium

18 November

ReleaseSaab, Boeing and BAE Systems to collaborate on Next-Gen pilot training

18 November

ReleaseUrsa Major raises $100 million to scale hypersonics, solid rocket motors and space mobility

6 November

ReleaseBAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace to collaborate on uncrewed air systems

23 October

ReleasePTC Industries receives Purchase Order from GTRE for single crystal ‘Ready-to-Fit’ turbine blades

15 October

ReleaseTekna Advanced Materials world’s first NADCAP accredited metallic powder manufacturing

23 September

ReleaseTrinity Forge celebrates 70 years of forging excellence in Mansfield, Texas

22 September

ReleaseQuaker Houghton HOCUT 4260 receives global approvals from aerospace leaders Airbus and BAE Systems

11 September

The first system will focus on electronic warfare and attack missions.

Lockheed and BAE form uncrewed systems partnership

The collaboration was launched at the DSEI global defence conference in the UK and will focus on developing modular uncrewed platforms with electronic warfare and attack capabilities.

9 September

ReleaseGCAP consortium expands partnership toward first flight

9 September

ReleaseIndustry partners form GCAP Electronics Evolution consortium to deliver sensing and communications for next generation fighter

4 September

ReleaseCadence to acquire Hexagon’s Design & Engineering business, accelerating expansion in physical AI and system design and analysis

28 July

ReleaseTitomic establishes UK subsidiary and appoints Les Gregory as Vice President to deliver advanced manufacturing solutions

24 July

More than 300 hours have been flown in a bespoke simulator by test pilots and engineers.

BAE reaches full-scale Combat Air Demonstrator design milestone

The UK’s first piloted supersonic demonstrator in four decades is now two-thirds structurally complete with wings and tail fins in build.

10 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace secures multi-year follow-on contract with BAE Systems for Typhoon transparencies

25 June

ReleaseAvathon unveils next-generation Industrial AI Platform for Aerospace and Defense

20 June

ReleaseGlobal Combat Air Programme (GCAP) marks major milestone: industry partners launch joint venture company Edgewing to deliver next generation combat aircraft

16 June

ReleaseBAE Systems trialling Avioniq’s AI-driven decision aid on Eurofighter Typhoon

11 June

ReleaseBoyd recognized with Silver Tier Partner 2 Win Award from BAE Systems

27 March

ReleaseStratasys partners with top aerospace and defense companies in development of newly qualified materials for 3D printing of mission-critical applications

11 March

ReleaseLeonardo: Industrial Plan update

17 February

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