BAE Systems plc is a multinational defense, aerospace and security company headquartered in the United Kingdom. The company develops and supports technology and equipment for governments, armed forces and commercial customers, with activities spanning air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.
Its products and services include combat aircraft and aircraft support, naval vessels and submarines, armored vehicles, artillery systems, electronic warfare and radar equipment, intelligence and cybersecurity solutions, precision weapons, and command-and-control systems. BAE Systems also provides training, maintenance, modernization and other lifecycle support services for defense platforms.
BAE Systems was formed in 1999 through the merger of British Aerospace and Marconi Electronic Systems. The company serves customers primarily in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden and other international markets, working with governments, defense agencies and industry partners.
Charles Woodburn has served as BAE Systems’ chief executive officer since 2017, while Cressida Hogg serves as chair. The company’s operations are organized around major areas including electronic systems, platforms and services, air, and maritime defense.
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