BAE Systems plc is a multinational defense, aerospace and security company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Formed in 1999 through the merger of British Aerospace and Marconi Electronic Systems, the company supplies products and services to governments, armed forces and commercial customers.
Its activities include the design and manufacture of combat aircraft, naval vessels, armored vehicles, artillery systems, precision weapons, electronic warfare equipment, intelligence and surveillance systems, and cybersecurity solutions. BAE Systems also provides maintenance, modernization, training and support services throughout the life cycles of its platforms and technologies.
The company serves customers primarily in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Saudi Arabia and other international markets. Its operations support major defense programs involving aircraft, submarines, surface ships, land vehicles, missile systems and advanced communications and sensor technologies.
BAE Systems is led by Chief Executive Officer Charles Woodburn, who has held the role since 2017. The company’s shares trade on the London Stock Exchange, and its American depositary securities trade over the counter under the symbol BAESF.
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