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Aug- 2025 -

11 August

New Capability Kits to Push BAE’s AMPV Into Expanded Combat Roles

BAE Systems is putting its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle at the center of a new push to expand mission capabilities for US soldiers.

Jul- 2025 -

23 July

Air

Artist rendering of the Italian Air Force Electronic Attack aircraft.

Giulia Bernacchi

Italy Taps L3Harris for $300M Airborne Electronic Warfare Aircraft Contract

L3Harris has received a $300-million contract from Italy to supply two Gulfstream G550 aircraft equipped for electromagnetic warfare.

18 July

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

UK Unveils Future Fighter Demonstrator With Stealth Design, Digital ‘Brains’

The UK has lifted the veil on a new combat air demonstrator concept, built to test stealth shaping, digital flight systems, and advanced manufacturing techniques for future fighter jets.

18 July

Air

Christine Casimiro

BAE Multi-Rotor Drone Fires APKWS Munitions in First Air‑to‑Air Test

BAE Systems has successfully test-fired a laser-guided munition from its multi-rotor uncrewed aerial vehicle, marking the first air-to-air engagement of its kind.

10 July

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Battlefield Medics Are Getting an AI Assist With BAE’s New Tool

The US Air Force is teaming up with BAE Systems to advance an AI-powered tool designed to help medics track and treat injuries more efficient.

Jun- 2025 -

30 June

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

BAE, US Army Partner to Develop 52-Caliber M109 Paladin Howitzer

BAE Systems has signed a research and development agreement with the US Army for the 52-caliber version of the M109 self-propelled howitzer prototype.

23 June

Air

Christine Casimiro

GCAP Partners Launch ‘Edgewing’ Joint Venture to Design Next-Gen Fighter Jet

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) partners, comprising the UK, Italy, and Japan, have launched the “Edgewing” joint venture.

20 June

Air

Eurofighter Typhoon, the most advanced multi-role combat aircraft available on the market today, built by a four-nation European consortium including BAE Systems. It provides 24/7 year-round protection of the UK’s sovereign airspace on Quick Reaction Alert and is regularly deployed on air policing missions to protect Baltic airspace, operating at extremely high readiness no matter what the conditions. Image shows the Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Team at the Southport Air Show. For further details on

Rojoef Manuel

BAE, Avioniq Trial AI Threat Detector Aboard Typhoon Fighter Jet

BAE Systems and Sweden-based Avioniq are testing an AI-enabled capability aboard the Eurofighter Typhoon to reinforce the combat aircraft’s threat protection.

16 June

Air