Bae Systems Share Discussion Threads

[lithological heterogeneities] 27/2/2020 12:18

What will Turkey build the F-15 out of....kebabs ?

[wad collector] 27/2/2020 12:08

Long enough to fill the pockets of a few politicians probably.

[ribblewader] 27/2/2020 08:30

Turkey Is Trying to Build Its Own "F-35" Like Stealth Fighter

Ankara wants a homemade stealth program, but that technology is complicated and very costly. Turkey could succeed, but it likely won't be as good as the F-35.



Wonder how far they will get with it before they buy "off the shelf".

[ribblewader] 26/2/2020 16:23

U.S. Marine Corps Orders More Amphibious Combat Vehicles from BAE Systems

BAE Systems has received a $113.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for an additional 26 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) under the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) phase of the program. This award brings the total vehicle orders for the ACV to 116, and moves the program closer to full-rate production.

[ribblewader] 26/2/2020 12:39

Ahh, thank you

[ribblewader] 26/2/2020 10:21

OK you lot, who's nicked the flag counter?
As far as i can see, its gone from all the threads (that i remember having seen them on)

[ribblewader] 26/2/2020 09:32

This couuld also be part of the issue....

Johnson promises 'overhaul' of post-Brexit foreign policy as he launches review

The UK is to "overhaul its approach to foreign policy" as part of a government review, Downing Street has announced.
No 10 says insights from internal and external experts will challenge "traditional Whitehall assumptions".

[davr0s] 25/2/2020 20:21

Calm down - futures are -1%

[lithological heterogeneities] 25/2/2020 19:47

Another massive "Corona virus" sell-off in the USA tonight so will be carnage for UK stocks again tomorrow.Tin hats time.

[oriana2] 25/2/2020 19:46

Good answer

[davr0s] 25/2/2020 19:16

No idea but be my guest

[oriana2] 25/2/2020 19:16

Buying opportunity?

[ribblewader] 25/2/2020 16:37

Long lead components ordered for F-35 lot 15 production run

The contract covers long lead materials, parts, components and support necessary to maintain on-time production and delivery of 43 lot 15 F-35 aircraft.
The order us for non-Department of Defense buyers and Foreign Military Sales customers, the Pentagon said in a press release on Friday.

Warton, United ingdom (20%), of £248m

[ribblewader] 25/2/2020 15:01

BAE Systems to power up to 600 buses in Ireland with emission reducing electric propulsion systems

BAE Systems, a world leader in electric propulsion, has been selected by Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and the Republic of Ireland's National Transport Authority (NTA) to supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for its new fleet of buses in Ireland. The selection includes an initial order for 100 systems.

[ribblewader] 25/2/2020 09:35

Why the F-35 Is Now the World’s Most Dominant Stealth Fighter

The F-35 Lightning II is now the world’s most dominant multi-role fighter. Its detection range, geolocation, threat identification, and system response capabilities allow the jet to precisely fix and destroy the most advanced threats in the world including every layer of Russia’s latest SA-20 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system.

[babbler] 25/2/2020 06:33

1.4 percent is tiny considering the market... Lol.

[shalder] 24/2/2020 20:50

re 2606 reminded me of the transport guy in cornwall who used to have a Lightning in his yard (EE not LM). Beats having a gnome in your front garden...

[lithological heterogeneities] 24/2/2020 17:49

Sad. I used to work at Marham in another life

[ribblewader] 24/2/2020 16:21

Germany’s to-do list: A spring of (in)decisions is brewing in Berlin

As the European Union wrestles to assert its role in world affairs, its members are increasingly looking to Germany and France. But the two allies have yet to find their groove when it comes to weapons cooperation and joint operations. The recent Munich Security Conference added new assignments to Germany’s to-do list, taking the already immense expectations of Berlin to a new level.

[charlie_324] 24/2/2020 12:08

Big hit today, suppose its for no real reason other than general market jitters.

[ribblewader] 21/2/2020 13:38

Sorry Wad, distractions all around ATM. Nice share price high today, long may it continue,...

Airbus makes Tranche 3 Eurofighter offer to Colombia

Airbus Defence & Space (DS) has formally offered the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft to the Colombian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Colombiana: FAC) to replace its ageing fleet of Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) Kfirs.

[fearny1984] 21/2/2020 12:31

Saudi aren't very good at anything. They're to lazy and incompetent to fully take over maintenance and servicing of a fleet of aircraft.