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 Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at BAE Systems is 55968.

Is BAE Systems a funded company?

BAE Systems is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 83 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 $***** Post IPO round on Sep 03, 2026, with participation from 0 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 15th amongst 3808 active competitors, of which 73 are funded. It stands 11th 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, Indra and Northrop Grumman. Among them, BAE Systems secured the most recent funding round in September, 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 3808 active competitors, including 73 funded and 303 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Thales, Indra and Northrop Grumman.

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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Registered Address: Reckholderenstrasse 41, 8154 Oberglatt ZH, CH

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1999

Location

London, United Kingdom

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Post IPO, Sep 03, 2026, $*****

Investors

TTV Capital & 9 more

Ranked

15^th among 3808 active competitors

Annual Revenue

£1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025

Employee Count

55,968 as on Sep 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad & 32 more

Similar Companies

Thales & 1311 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	Reports
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 (OPERATIONS) LTD CIN: 0788.726.301 , Belgium, Active	Jul 01, 2022	-	-	-
BAE SYSTEMS INC CIN: 223537950 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	36790 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
BAE SYSTEMS INDIA (TECHNOLOGY) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74900DL2011FTC225450 , India, Strike off	Sep 23, 2011	0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
BAE SYSTEMS INDIA (HOMELAND SECURITY) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74900DL2011FTC225449 , India, Active	Sep 23, 2011	0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
BAE SYSTEMS INDIA (SERVICES) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74900DL2009PTC188515 , India, Active	Mar 18, 2009	₹10 - ₹50 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
BAE SYSTEMS INDIA (VENTURES) PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74140DL2012FTC230221 , India, Strike off	Jan 19, 2012	0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
BAE SOLUTIONS, LLC CIN: 473760269 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	4 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
BAE SYSTEMS CONTROLS INC. CIN: 61583488 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	593 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE INC. CIN: 43501360 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	37 (As on Dec 31, 2023)	-
BAE SYSTEMS, INC. CIN: 2777144 , United States, Active	Aug 25, 1997	$1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2023)	79 (As on Dec 31, 2019)	-

BAE Systems got listed on Feb 11, 1981.

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BAE Systems has raised funding over 83 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jun 17, 2005. 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
Sep 03, 2026	5731502	Post IPO	7697829	7763356	1264448	4723993
Nov 19, 2025	3432694	Grant (prize money)	2244525	7052228	5560206	NASA
Sep 10, 2025	4694711	Grant (prize money)	4443376	5166397	6292455	NASA

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BAE Systems' employee count trend

BAE Systems has 55,968 employees as of Sep 26. Here is BAE Systems's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of BAE Systems include Thales, Indra and Northrop Grumman. 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, Economy And Finance ... & 4 others	81/100
2nd	Indra 1992, Madrid (Spain), Public	Developer of defense systems and digital solutions for critical infrastructure	$279M	Escribano Mechanical and Engineering, ING Bank ... & 2 others	72/100
3rd	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
4th	Airbus Official 2000, Blagnac (France), Public	Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, satellites, and launch vehicles	-	Jindal Ventures, Soor Capital & 8 others	71/100
5th	Indostar Capital Finance 2009, Mumbai (India), Public	Real estate and infrastructure financing firm	-	Beacon India, Brookfield Asset Management ... & 5 others	71/100
6th	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	70/100
7th	Sundaram Finance 1954, Chennai (India), Public	Provider of financial services including loans, fixed deposits, and insurance	-	Nalanda Capital, Catamaran & 1 others	70/100
8th	ITT 1920, White Plains (United States), Public	Manufacturer of engineered components for industries	-	RWA Wealth Partners, AssetMark & 3 others	68/100
9th	RTX 1922, Arlington (United States), Public	Developer of transformative technologies	-	Military Health, AIAC & 4 others	68/100
10th	Lockheed Martin 1912, Bethesda (United States), Public	Manufacturer of global security and defense airplanes	-	Poku Capital, Liberty Bay Capital & 11 others	67/100
15th	BAE Systems 1999, London (United Kingdom), Public	Manufacturer of aerospace and submarine security systems	-	TTV Capital, DARPA & 8 others	66/100

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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)