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BAE Systems plc

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BAE Systems plc is a British multinational defense, security and aerospace company headquartered in Farnborough, England, the largest defense contractor in Europe. It was formed in 1999 through the merger of British Aerospace and the defense electronics arm of Marconi Electronic Systems, then part of the historic General Electric Company plc of Britain, unrelated to the American General Electric. BAE Systems builds naval warships and submarines, holds a major share in the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft program, manufactures armored vehicles and electronic warfare systems, and does substantial business with the United States government through its BAE Systems Inc. subsidiary, making it one of the largest defense contractors serving the American military as well as Britain's own.

Facts
Company Type
Public 1
Founded Year
1999 1
Size Band
100,000 or More 1
Listing
LSE 1
Status
Active 2
Company Type
Company Type (category)
Public 1
Connections

Operates In

Defense Industry, Industries
Source Wikidata: BAE Systems plc

Parent Company Of

Yarrow Shipbuilders, Companies and Brands
Source Yarrow Shipbuilders (Wikipedia)
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Manufactures

Archer artillery system

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Archer artillery system (Wikipedia)Development
Quote, Development
awarded BAE Systems a contract to complete development of the artillery system
AS-90

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source AS-90 (Wikipedia)History, VSEL
Quote, History, VSEL
In 1999, VSEL became a part of BAE Systems.
Astute-class submarine

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Astute-class submarine (Wikipedia)Lead, builders
Quote, Lead, builders
The boats are constructed by BAE Systems Submarines at Barrow-in-Furness.
Bv 206

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Bv 206 (Wikipedia)Lead, makers
Quote, Lead, makers
subsequently by BAE Systems Hägglunds
BvS10

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source BvS10 (Wikipedia)Lead, makers
Quote, Lead, makers
produced by BAE Systems Land Systems Hägglunds of Sweden
Combat Vehicle 90

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Combat Vehicle 90 (Wikipedia)Lead, makers
Quote, Lead, makers
BAE Systems Hägglunds (from 2004)
FV510 Warrior

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source FV510 Warrior (Wikipedia)Lead, builder
Quote, Lead, builder
GKN Defence was purchased by BAE Systems, via Alvis plc.
M109 howitzer

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source M109 howitzer (Wikipedia)Development
Quote, Development
The M109 was developed by the Ground System Division of United Defense LP, later BAE Systems Platforms & Services.
M2 Bradley

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source M2 Bradley (Wikipedia)Lead, makers
Quote, Lead, makers
manufactured by BAE Systems Land & Armaments (formerly United Defense)
M777 howitzer

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source M777 howitzer (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The M777 is manufactured by BAE Systems' Global Combat Systems division.
Type 26 frigate

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Type 26 frigate (Wikipedia)Lead, builders
Quote, Lead, builders
The frigates will be built at BAE Systems' Govan and Scotstoun yards on the River Clyde in Glasgow.
Type 45 destroyer

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Type 45 destroyer (Wikipedia)Development, prime contractor
Quote, Development, prime contractor
Seven days later, MES and BAe completed the merger forming BAE Systems (BAE), making the latter the prime contractor.
M109 Paladin

Also in War and Military Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikidata: M109 howitzer
Stonefish (mine)

Also in War and Military Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikidata: Stonefish (mine)

Located In

United Kingdom

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is located.

Sources
1. Wikipedia, BAE Systems
Wikipedia
  • Infobox: num_employees
    110,000 (2026)
  • Lead section, listing
    BAE is listed on the London Stock Exchange's FTSE 100 Index.
  • Infobox: type
    Public
  • Lead section
    The company was formed on 30 November 1999 by the £7.7 billion purchase of and merger of Marconi Electronic Systems (MES), the defence electronics and naval shipbuilding subsidiary of the General Electric Company plc (GEC), with British Aerospace, an aircraft, munitions and naval systems manufacturer.
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2. Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF): GLEIF record for BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF)LEI record, entity status
Quote, LEI record, entity status
"status": "ACTIVE"
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Wikidata: BAE Systems
Wikidata Q739416, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Wikidata: BAE Systems plc
WikidataOperates In: Defense Industry, Wikidata statement: industry (P452)
Quote, Operates In: Defense Industry, Wikidata statement: industry (P452)
industry (P452) target Q392933, matched to the live industry entity by qid (enwiki-sitelink resolved)
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Yarrow Shipbuilders (Wikipedia)
Parent Company Of: Yarrow Shipbuilders, Lead, ownership
Quote, Parent Company Of: Yarrow Shipbuilders, Lead, ownership
owned by BAE Systems
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