When was BAE Systems founded?

BAE Systems was founded in 1999 and raised its 1st funding round 6 years after it was founded.

Where is BAE Systems located?

BAE Systems is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is registered at Reckholderenstrasse 41, 8154 Oberglatt ZH, CH.

Who is the current CEO of BAE Systems?

Charles Woodburn of BAE Systems.

How many employees does BAE Systems have?

As of May 31, 2026, the latest employee count at BAE Systems is 55051.

Is BAE Systems a funded company?

BAE Systems is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 81 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Jun 17, 2005.

When was the latest funding round of BAE Systems?

BAE Systems' latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Nov 19, 2025, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of BAE Systems?

Annual revenue of BAE Systems is more than £1B as on Dec 31, 2025

Where does BAE Systems rank among its competitors?

BAE Systems ranks 7th amongst 4348 active competitors, of which 94 are funded. It stands 7th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was ITT, which secured an undisclosed amount in Feb, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of BAE Systems?

BAE Systems' top competitors include Thales, Hinduja Leyland Finance and Kratos. Among them, ITT secured the most recent funding round in February, 2026.

BAE Systems - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

BAE Systems is a public company based in London (United Kingdom), founded in 1999. It operates as a Manufacturer of aerospace and submarine security systems. BAE Systems has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 4348 active competitors, including 94 funded and 324 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Thales, Hinduja Leyland Finance and Kratos.

Company Details

Manufacturer of aerospace and submarine security systems. It provides provide some of the technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $26.18B and a net profit of $1.96B.

Website: www.baesystems.com/
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Email ID: *****@baesystems.com
Phone Number: +44 **********
Registered Address: Reckholderenstrasse 41, 8154 Oberglatt ZH, CH

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1999

Location

London, United Kingdom

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Nov 19, 2025, $*****

Investors

TTV Capital & 9 more

Ranked

7^th among 4348 active competitors

Annual Revenue

£1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025

Employee Count

55,051 as on May 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad & 32 more

Similar Companies

Thales & 2062 more

Exit Details

Public

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BAE Systems is associated with 11 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
BAE SYSTEMS, INC. CIN: 2777144 , United States, Active	Aug 25, 1997	$1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2023)	79 (As on Dec 31, 2019)	-
BAE SOLUTIONS, LLC CIN: 473760269 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	4 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
BAE SYSTEMS INDIA (HOMELAND SECURITY) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74900DL2011FTC225449 , India, Active	Sep 23, 2011	0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LTD CIN: 0788.726.301 , Belgium, Active	Jul 01, 2022	-	-	-
BAE SYSTEMS INDIA (TECHNOLOGY) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74900DL2011FTC225450 , India, Strike off	Sep 23, 2011	0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
Bae Systems Plc CIN: 1470151 , United Kingdom, Active	Dec 31, 1979	£1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2025)	107400 (As on Dec 31, 2024)
BAE SYSTEMS INDIA (SERVICES) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74900DL2009PTC188515 , India, Active	Mar 18, 2009	₹10 - ₹50 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE INC. CIN: 43501360 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	37 (As on Dec 31, 2023)	-
BAE SYSTEMS CONTROLS INC. CIN: 61583488 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	593 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
BAE SYSTEMS INC CIN: 223537950 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	36790 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
BAE SYSTEMS INDIA (VENTURES) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74140DL2012FTC230221 , India, Strike off	Jan 19, 2012	0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-

BAE Systems got listed on Feb 11, 1981.

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BAE Systems has raised funding over 81 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jun 17, 2005. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Nov 19, 2025 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. BAE Systems has 10 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of BAE Systems:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Nov 19, 2025	4955171	Grant (prize money)	8444658	4845495	4616155	7769065
Sep 10, 2025	6316942	Grant (prize money)	3546420	8613922	2615386	NASA
Sep 04, 2025	5912995	Post IPO	1280933	8887118	6691209	9733667

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BAE Systems' employee count trend

BAE Systems has 55,051 employees as of May 26. Here is BAE Systems's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of BAE Systems include Thales, Hinduja Leyland Finance and Kratos. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of BAE Systems, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Thales 1893, Paris (France), Public	AI-based software suites for navigation applications	-	VentureTech Alliance, Corda Campus & 3 others	82/100
2nd	Hinduja Leyland Finance 2008, Chennai (India), Series C	Real estate financing firm	$276M	Everstone Capital, IndusInd International Holdings ... & 25 others	74/100
3rd	Kratos 1994, San Diego (United States), Public	Provider of AI and cloud-based platforms and products for national security	-	Vintage Capital Management, Oak Investment Partners ... & 2 others	74/100
4th	Airbus Official 2000, Blagnac (France), Public	Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, satellites, and launch vehicles	-	Jindal ventures, Soor Capital & 8 others	72/100
5th	RTX 1922, Arlington (United States), Public	Developer of transformative technologies	-	Military Health, AIAC & 4 others	71/100
6th	Northrop Grumman 1939, Falls Church (United States), Public	Provider of non-combat aircraft systems for aerospace and defense industries	-	JANA Partners, Poku Capital & 5 others	71/100
7th	BAE Systems 1999, London (United Kingdom), Public	Manufacturer of aerospace and submarine security systems	-	TTV Capital, Gov & 8 others	70/100
8th	Boeing 1916, Arlington (United States), Public	Manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defence, space and security systems	-	Public Investment Fund, Osmium Global & 7 others	71/100
9th	Rolls-Royce 1906, London (United Kingdom), Acquired	Developer of power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications	-	ValueAct Capital, BlackRock & 10 others	70/100
10th	ITT 1920, White Plains (United States), Public	Manufacturer of engineered components for industries	-	RWA Wealth Partners, AssetMark & 3 others	68/100

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BAE Systems has made 7 investments in companies including Oxdynamics and ICEYE. BAE Systems has also acquired 26 companies including Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad and Kirintec.

Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:

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Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
May 21, 2026	Acquisition	Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad	2020	Sweden
Aug 07, 2025	Investments	Oxdynamics	2020	Harwell (United Kingdom)
Sep 04, 2024	Acquisition	Kirintec	2008	Ross On Wye (United Kingdom)