Military Logistics

MAN engines selected for Thai navy OPVs

2nd June 2016

The second offshore patrol vessel (OPV) being built for the Royal Thai Navy will be powered by two MAN 16V28/33D STC engines, the company announced …

Defence Notes

Australia seeks SM-2 Block IIIB

2nd June 2016

The US State Department is considering a possible $301 million foreign military sale (FMS) of SM-2 Block IIIB standard missiles and associated equipment and support …

Military Logistics

Omani logistics extension

30th May 2016

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to continue providing logistics support services and equipment to Oman for $260 million, the …

Military Logistics

BAE to repair two US Navy ships

27th May 2016

BAE Systems has disclosed details on two contracts awarded in May, worth $61.7 million, or $68.6 million with all options exercised, to repair and maintain …

Military Logistics

Specialist carrier centre nearly ready

25th May 2016

The Queen Elizabeth Class Centre of Specialisation at the Royal Navy's Portsmouth Naval Base is nearing completion, BAE Systems announced on 24 May. The centre …

Training

BMT to provide carrier training

24th May 2016

BMT Defence Services has been selected by BAE Systems to provide a 3D walkthrough training system for the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers of the …

Digital Battlespace

DARPA targets undersea navigation

18th May 2016

BAE Systems has received a contract from DARPA to develop an undersea navigation system to enhance the US Navy’s ability to provide precise global positioning …

Digital Battlespace

US, Japanese companies collaborate on cyber

17th May 2016

The US arm of BAE Systems announced on 16 March that it is entering into a partnership with Japan’s Fujitsu to implement a Cyber Threat …

Military Logistics

Hunt class maintenance begins

17th May 2016

Deep maintenance on the Royal Navy's Hunt class minehunter HMS Brocklesby has begun at Portsmouth Naval Base, BAE Systems announced on 16 May. The work …

Land Warfare

BAE, VOP CZ partner for Czech CV90s

13th May 2016

BAE Systems and VOP CZ have partnered for the Czech Republic’s BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) replacement programme, BAE Systems announced on 11 May. Under …

Military Logistics

Rolls-Royce generators for Type 26

11th May 2016

Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract from BAE Systems for the production and supply of diesel generators for the Royal Navy's first three Type 26 …

APCs/IFVs - 8x8

ACV-30 PRTV (USA)

Programme Background The Armoured Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme is intended to provide a replacement for the USMC's fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV7) tracked ...

APCs/IFVs - tracked

BvS10 (Sweden)

Programme Background The FMV announced that it had signed a contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds for 127 BvS10 MkIIBs in May 2021. These will fulfil ...

APCs/IFVs - 8x8

ACV (US - USMC)

Programme Background The Armored Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme is intended to provide a replacement for the USMC's fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV7) tracked ...

APCs/IFVs - 8x8

ACV - Additional Order 1 (US - USMC)

Programme Background The Armoured Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme is intended to provide a replacement for the USMC's fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV7) tracked ...

OPVs

River Class Batch 2

Programme Background BAE Systems developed an improved version at the River class Batch 1 ships (which first entered service in 2003), to be dubbed the ...

APCs/IFVs - 8x8

ACV - Additional Order 2 (US - USMC)

Programme Background The Armoured Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme is intended to provide a replacement for the USMC's fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV7) tracked ...

APCs/IFVs - 8x8

ACV - Additional Order 3 (US - USMC)

Programme Background The Armoured Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme is intended to provide a replacement for the USMC's fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV7) tracked ...

APCs/IFVs - tracked

CV90 (Czech Republic)

Programme Background The Czech Republic has been working on modernising its mechanised units at least since 2017, when the country launched its "Tracked IFV" programme ...

Light attack, Trainer

Hawk Mk 165 Advanced Jet Trainer- Saudi Arabia

The fleet will be used to train Saudi pilots before they transition to the Eurofighter Typhoon and F-15 in service with RSAF.  Under the Saudi-British Defence Cooperation Programme, ...

Submarines: nuclear, attack

Astute Class

Programme BackgroundThe Astute-class nuclear attack submarines (SSN) are the replacement for the UK Royal Navy's Swiftsure and Trafalgar classes of SSNs. The initial contract for ...

APCs/IFVs - tracked

AAV7A1 RAM/RS (Japan - 2nd Batch)

Programme Background The Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) has procured the AAV7A1 RAM/RS to equip its Amphibious Assault Brigade formed in 2018. Tasked with ...

Tanks

M10 Booker (US)

Programme Background Inception & NGCV The US Army launched the MPF programme in 2015 when it unveiled its Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy. This new platform will ...

APCs/IFVs - tracked

AMPV (USA)

Programme Background The US Army initiated the AMPV programme to acquire a replacement for several variants of the M113 tracked APC, which has been in ...

Transport

Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation (UK)

Programme Background The tender, originally released on 28 October 2021, requires industry bidders to put forward aircraft that can achieve a minimum unrefuelled range of ...

Fighter - multirole

Global Combat Air Programme (Japan)

Programme Background The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency of Japan issued a RfI in August 2020 to support the F-X project. The document stipulated that applicants ...

Air: Integrated cockpit systems

BAE Systems Avionics

The avionics suite developed by BAE Systems, USA, is specifically designed for aircraft operating in harsh environments. The integrated suite includes caution and warning systems, ...

Transport

BAe 146M/Avro RJM

BAE Systems is offering previously owned BAE 146 and Avro RJ aircraft to air forces operating ageing turboprop and jet airliners for transport and communications ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

STRIX

The STRIX is a prototype tandem-wing UAV that BAE Systems Australia is developing in collaboration with Innovaero. It is slated to begin operational service in 2026 and can be ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE

HAPS / PHASA-35

The High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) is a solar-electric Persistent High Altitude Solar Aircraft (PHASA-35).  Produced by BAE Systems and Prismatic, the platform is designed to provide a persistent, ...

Tanks

MPF Prototype

In 1992, the US Army selected the M8 to meet its requirement for an air-transportable Armored Gun System, but the programme was cancelled for budgetary ...

Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

F-35 Training System

BAE Systems is involved in F-35 Lightning II Training System design and sustainment, working with prime contractor Lockheed Martin. BAE Systems leads the instructional systems ...

Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

T-650

Debuted at DSEI 2021, the T-650, or T650, is a multi-role quadcopter UAS manufactured by BAE Systems in collaboration with Malloy Aeronautics.  The electric-powered platform produces ...

Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

T-80

The T-80, or TRV-80, is a rotary-wing cargo-carrying UAV from Malloy Aeronautics. It is mainly branded as a UAV that allows users to test and evaluate ...

Land: air defence radar

Celldar

BAE Systems and Roke have developed the Celldar passive radar which detects disturbances to civilian Global System for Mobile Communications digital cellphone networks operating in ...

Naval guns

Bofors 40 mk4

Bofors 40 Mk4 is a naval gun system developed and produced by BAE Systems. It was originally produced by Swedish Bofors, which was acquired by ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

UAS Concept 2 / Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP)

In July 2022, BAE Systems revealed two UAV concepts, one later being branded Concept 2, or the Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP), at DSEI 2023.  Signage near ...

Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, Air: Defensive Systems - Laser Warning Receivers

LIMWS

BAE Systems is leading the US Army’s Limited Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS) initiative. This is intended to enhance the missile protection provided to US ...

Air: maintenance simulators

Engineering and Maintenance Training

BAE Systems designs and delivers engineering and maintenance training, with the ability to provide a package to address the needs of all personnel ranging from ...

Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Training Services

Working in Saudi Arabia, BAE Systems is the prime contractor supplying training solutions. These include managing the design, development, delivery and integration of pilot and ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

UAS Concept 1

In July 2022, BAE Systems revealed two UAV concepts. The UAS Concept 1 is described as a small, versatile aircraft designed to augment existing forces ...