BAE Systems Company Description
BAE Systems plc provides defense, aerospace, and security solutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, Middle East, Australia, Japan, Europe, and internationally.
The company operates through five segments: Electronic Systems, Platforms & Services, Air, Maritime, and Cyber & Intelligence.
The Electronic Systems segment offers electronic warfare systems; navigation systems; electro-optical sensors; military and commercial digital engine and flight controls; precision guidance and seeker solutions; generation military communications systems and data links; persistent surveillance capabilities and electric drive propulsion systems, as well as space electronics; spacecraft; ground and tactical systems.
The Cyber & Intelligence segment provides cyber security activities for national security, central government, and government enterprises.
The Platforms & Services segment manufactures, and upgrades combat vehicles, weapons, and munitions, as well as naval ship repair and the management and operation of two government-owned, contractor-operated ammunition plants.
The Air segment develops future combat air systems and falconworks alongside eurofighter and MBDA. The Maritime segment provides maritime and land activities, including submarine, ship build, and support programs.
The company was formerly known as British Aerospace plc and changed its name to BAE Systems plc in May 2000.
BAE Systems plc was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Camberley, the United Kingdom.

Country | United Kingdom |
Founded | 1970 |
Industry | Aerospace & Defense |
Sector | Industrials |
Employees | 107,400 |
CEO | Charles Woodburn |
Contact Details
Address: Victory Point Camberley, GU16 7EX United Kingdom | |
Phone | 44 870 414 9034 |
Website | baesystems.com |
Stock Details
Ticker Symbol | BAESY |
Exchange | OTCMKTS |
Fiscal Year | January - December |
Reporting Currency | GBP |
ISIN Number | US05523R1077 |
SIC Code | 3721 |
Key Executives
Name | Position |
---|---|
Dr. Charles Nicholas Woodburn CBE, Ph.D. | Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director |
Bradley Madsen Greve | Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director |
Thomas Arnold Arseneault | Executive Director |
Julian Cracknell | Chief Technology and Information Officer |
Martin Cooper | Investor Relations Director |
Ed Gelsthorpe | Group General Counsel |
Caitlin Hayden | Group Communications Director |
Neils Petersen | Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President of Marketing Operations |
Tania Gandamihardja | Group Human Resources Director |
Karin Hoeing | Group ESG, Culture and Business Transformation Director |