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Dreadnought submarine structure on the move ⚓ An impressive steel structure, set to be installed on one of our Dreadnought submarines, has made its way through the streets of Barrow. Discover more 🌊 baes.co/lO2H50Yv9zi

The bow block of HMS Birmingham, the fourth ship in the Type 26 City Class programme, has arrived in Govan after a three-day journey from Cammell Laird. It'll now undergo outfitting before joining the stern and aft blocks in our Janet Harvey Hall, marking a key step in the Type 26 programme 🚢 Join our team ⚓ baes.co/Ue9V50Yt15R

#OnThisDay in 1936, the Spitfire prototype (K5054) soared for the first time. Designed by R.J. Mitchell and powered by the @RollsRoyce Merlin engine, its sleek elliptical wings gave it unmatched speed and agility, making it a legend of the Battle of Britain and beyond. Born from Vickers Supermarine, a legacy BAE Systems company, the Spitfire remains a true masterpiece of engineering and determination. Uncover Spitfire’s incredible story on our online archive 🗃️ baes.co/Vm7p50Ypyoh #avgeek #avitation

Autonomy is changing the shape of future warfare, bypassing challenges posed by electromagnetic warfare and capable of scaling combat mass. Read insights from Oli Waghorn, our Digital Intelligence Business Development Director 🔗 baes.co/G7hh50YmQHn

🧾 £37bn in new orders 📈 Double digit sales growth 🔬 Record R&D spend Our Chief Executive, Charles Woodburn, looks back on a strong performance in 2025 and how we’re delivering for our customers now, while investing in the future to fulfil our mission of protecting those who protect us. Find out more 🔗 baes.co/r3KH50Yhqqe

Our Launchpad initiative accelerates cutting-edge defence tech into independent start-ups. This supports national priorities and strengthens capability for government and defence partners. Learn more 📎 baes.co/uHLx50Y9NLi

@not_airspeed Now there's an idea 📝😉 Although we're not able to offer archive tours - we have been busy building and sharing more of our heritage online. Keep an eye out and explore what's already live here 📂 heritage.baesystems.com

@BAESystemsplc You should sell tours. Would love to see inside.

In January 1976, #Concorde changed aviation forever. As the British Aircraft Corporation, our engineers produced thousands of drawings that defined this supersonic icon. Fifty years on, our archivists continue to preserve the technical drawings while sharing original footage from Concorde’s inaugural passenger journey. Discover more ✈️ baes.co/Ajiy50Y1l68

We are proud to announce we have been awarded a £453.5m contract by the UK @DefenceHQ to equip future @RoyalAirForce pilots with our advanced radar technology, delivering critical electronic warfare advantage, enhancing pilots' ability to detect, identify and track multiple targets, while securing highly-skilled jobs across the North of England and Scotland. baes.co/ktzR50Y11Hf

Congratulations as well to our former Chief Executive, Ian King, on receiving a CBE for services to Transport and Defence and to our many partners across industry and the armed forces celebrating their contributions in this year’s New Years Honours list.

Rebs Foran-Coutts has been awarded a BEM for services to armed forces and the community in The King’s 2026 New Year's Honours List 🏅 Since joining in 2019, she has helped to grow BAE Systems’ UK veterans’ network to around 1,200 members, raise over £460,000 for charity and coordinated 60 tonnes of emergency aid for 8,400 Afghan refugees during the 2021 allied withdrawal. 🔗 baes.co/yBu450XQite

2025 was the UK’s biggest defence export year in over 40 years, with more to come in 2026. £20 billion in exports means 👇 👷‍♂️ 25,000+ jobs secured for decades 🏭 430+ British businesses backed in the supply chain 🤝 Stronger partnerships with allies Read more 👇 gov.uk/government/new…

Innovation in freezing temperatures doesn’t always make for a smooth ride ❄️ Watch on YouTube as two pioneering @RoyalAirForce pilots share their stories of helping perfect the Harrier jet more than 55 years ago ✈️ baes.co/ZfuF50XNF8A

@SpaceX Thank you @SpaceX for the lift and our launch integrator @Exolaunch for the preparation 🛰️🚀

Liftoff of Transporter-15!

Our Azalea™ radio frequency satellites, designed and built in the UK, have been successfully launched into low Earth orbit 🛰️ They are joined by a Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite from @iceye_global, creating a cluster of four satellites with advanced multi-sensing capabilities and delivering a powerful layer of information directly to decision-makers across air, land and sea. Discover more 🌌 baes.co/3RSx50XB7j4 🎥 SpaceX copyright

Since 2020, we’ve recruited more than 10,000 apprentices and graduates and invested over £1 billion in education and skills, strengthening the nation’s industrial skills base while contributing to local and national economic development. Read more 🔗 baes.co/LopP50XAKSW

We’ve reached a record achievement with more than 6,800 young people in training across the UK 🎉 Read more 🔗 baes.co/LopP50XAKSW

We will co-sponsor @RBVECharity's Great Tommy Sleep Out in 2026, marking our third year supporting the nationwide effort to raise vital funds for veterans facing homelessness in the UK. Discover more ⛺ baes.co/Lycq50XA08O

A moving poem about what remembrance means to the daughter of one of our veterans Michelle reminds us of the sacrifice of those who serve. We pause to honour the courage, sacrifice and service of all those who have and continue to serve. Lest we forget.