How many acquisitions has BAE Systems made so far?

BAE Systems has completed 26 acquisitions so far, with an average acquisition amount of $1.72B.

Which countries does BAE Systems usually acquire in?

BAE Systems has made acquisitions in 7 countries with the most activity in United States and United Kingdom.

In which year did BAE Systems make the most acquisitions?

BAE Systems was most active in 2007, with 4 acquisitions completed in that year.

List of 26 Acquisitions by BAE Systems (Jun 2026)

Q: Which is BAE Systems' latest acquisition?

BAE Systems's most recent acquisition is Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad, a Manufacturer of industrial components and systems using welding and machining, acquired in May 2026.

BAE Systems has made a total of 26 acquisitions. Peak acquisition years include 2007 with 4, 2021 with 3, and 2024 with 2. Acquisitions span 7 countries, with the highest counts in United States (13), United Kingdom (7), and Sweden (2). Activity has also occurred across 19 sectors, notably in Military Tech (3), IT Services (3), and Cybersecurity (2). Over the last five years (2020–2025), the average number of acquisitions per year is 1.4, and 1 acquisition has been completed in the current calendar year. The most recent acquisition was Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad, a manufacturer of industrial components and systems using welding and machining. Founded in 2020, the company is located in Sweden. This acquisition took place in May, 2026.

Here's the year on year acquisition history of BAE Systems:

Number of Total Acquisitions

Year	# Acquisitions
2026	1
2024	2
2023	2
2021	3
2020	1
2019	2
2017	1
2014	2
2013	1
2011	2
2010	1
2007	4
2005	2
2004	1
2002	1

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Recent acquisitions by BAE Systems

BAE Systems's most recent acquisition - Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad is a Manufacturer of industrial components and systems using welding and machining, founded in 2020. BAE Systems acquired it in May 2026 for a price of $*****.

Here is the list of all acquisitions by BAE Systems sorted by the latest acquisition date:

Acquired on	Acquired Company	Acquisition Price	Facilitators	Stake Acquired	Acquisition Multiple
May 21, 2026	Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad	cmez	ykpb	49	865
Sep 04, 2024	Kirintec	wyqt	kfwx	71	927
Feb 02, 2024	Malloy Aeronautics	kefk	ea{a	50	575
Aug 17, 2023	Ball Aerospace	qgan	pcot	19	333
Jun 30, 2023	Radio Frequency Systems	{jxr	aer{	59	420