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Canada has announced plans to purchase a new Arctic over-the-horizon radar (A-OTHR) system from BAE Systems Australia for more than CAD 6 billion ($4 billion). The system, known as the …
Canada Buying $4 Billion Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar from Australia Read More
The Danish Army has finalized an order for 115 CV90 MkIIIC combat vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds in a deal valued at DKK9.975 billion ($1.5 billion). The deal was publicly …
Denmark Finalizes Deal for 115 CV90 MkIIIC Combat Vehicles Read More
Reflecting the vital importance of the program, the newly released FY25 U.S. defense budget includes steady funding for the evolving Compass Call electronic attack aircraft effort. For the electronic warfare …
U.S. Air Force Lays Out Steady Funding Stream for Key Electronic Attack Aircraft Program Read More
BAE Systems has signed an Undefinitized Contract Action agreement with the U.S. Army for M777 Joint Lightweight Howitzer major titanium structures. The UCA is currently limited to $50 million. This …
BAE Systems to Restart Production For New M777 Titanium Structures Read More
The British Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a GBP4.2 billion ($4.97 billion) contract for a second batch of Type 26 frigates destined for the Royal Navy. The new …
U.K. Defence Ministry Orders Type 26 Batch 2 Frigates Read More
The U.S. Army has canceled its solicitation for an optionally manned fighting vehicle (OMFV) to replace the Bradley after only one company submitted a bid. The service was pursuing the …
U.S. Army Pulls Plug on Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Read More
BAE Systems was awarded a $2.7 billion contract from the U.S. Navy for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II full-rate production Lots 8-12. This award procures WGU-59/B units to …
BAE Systems Awarded $2.7 Billion APKWS Guided Rocket Contract Read More
BAE Systems has been awarded a $269 million contract modification by the U.S. Army for Bradley production. Work under the contract will continue through March 31, 2021. The Army is …
U.S. Army Awards BAE Systems $269 Million Bradley Contract Read More
BAE Systems Land and Armaments LP has received a $67 million contract modification to a previously awarded contract (M67854-16-C-0006) for the development of engineering drawings for, and manufacture and test …
BAE Systems Awarded $67 Million Contract for Amphibious Combat Vehicle Work Read More
BAE Systems has dropped out of the U.S. Army’s competition to field a new Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, which will replace the service’s Bradley fighting vehicle. “After careful consideration, we …
BAE Systems Drops Out of U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Competition Read More