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First flood up for HMS Cardiff 🌊 This key process involves filling the dry dock with water, lifting the ship from its support blocks and enabling us to progress to the next stage of development for this Type 26 Global Combat Ship. 🔗 baes.co/CQZn50YSsqG

Tough environments like the Arctic demand resilient and reliable kit. The @RoyalMarines recently put the T-150 to the test in Northern Norway, delivering vital supplies in sub-zero temperatures. Neil Appleton, who leads our @MalloyAero business, shares how this and our other T-150 collaborations are helping to transform military operations 🔗 baes.co/9oh350YGXhB

We've successfully completed test firing of a low-cost precision weapon equipped with an APKWS® laser guidance kit launched from a @eurofighter Typhoon. The trial is a major step in delivering a highly effective, affordable solution to counter uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) for Typhoon Learn more 📎 baes.co/SfT450YFy6B

Meet the Typhoon. ✈️ More than a third of every jet is made in the UK and 20,000 jobs are supported by this world-class technology. This is British defence as an engine for growth. 👇

We have been awarded a contract to deliver support and training equipment and services to support Türkiye's @eurofighter Typhoon fleet. This work will support the Turkish Air Force to deliver operational readiness and progressively increase its sovereign support of its fleet. Together with the @RoyalAirForce, we are delighted to support Türkiye as it becomes the latest air force to make Typhoon the backbone of its combat air. ✈️ baes.co/j3rJ50YyAta

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