What Happened
Defence Giant Expands US Operations Amid Rising Demand
BAE Systems expects its US operations to benefit from rising demand for munitions, counter-drone weapons, and military space systems. The company plans to raise US capital spending by 40% in 2026, largely to expand weapons production. BAE Systems supports 10 of the 12 munitions programs identified by the US government as priorities, and expects US defense spending to rise substantially. This development was reported by Defence Industry Europe.