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BAE Systems is one of the worlds biggest weapons and aviation groups. Operating in almost 80 countries, the group supplies many of the Worlds fighter planes, radar, attack missiles, warships and munitions.
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Will BAE Systems shares surge after Trump’s trillion-dollar gambit?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares were the FTSE 100's top risers after some big words from President Trump on the direction of…

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BAE Systems shares hit a mighty £61.9bn valuation — is it too late to buy?

| Charlie Carman

BAE Systems shares have made a flying start to 2026 as the US hikes military spending and pressure increases on…

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Can red-hot Babcock, Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems shares run rampant yet again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 defence stocks are flying again, led by BAE Systems shares, and Harvey Jones looks at whether they can…

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In 2026, £5,000 invested in the stock market could grow to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Index investors made £6,290 in 2025, but the stock market could deliver even bigger gains in 2026 for those smart…

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A £10,000 stake invested in BAE Systems shares 1 week ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

It's been a crazy week for defence stocks. But what might a stake in BAE Systems shares have done in…

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2 UK stocks that could benefit from a $1.5trn US defence budget

| Stephen Wright

As President Trump plans to increase military spending to $1.5trn by 2027, Stephen Wright looks at which UK stocks might…

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Down 15%, here’s what the markets are missing about BAE Systems’ share price and how high it could go in 2026…

| Simon Watkins

BAE Systems’ results, order book and guidance point to accelerating growth -- yet the market still prices in a slowdown.…

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This theme could send BAE Systems’ shares surging in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

BAE Systems' shares have surged in recent years on increased long-term government defence and security spending after the invasion of…

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What £10,000 invested in Babcock’s and BAE Systems’ shares 1 year ago is worth today…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says BAE Systems' shares have been going great guns while fellow FTSE 100 defence stock Babcock has shot…

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3 brilliant British shares to consider buying for 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If an investor is looking for shares to buy for 2026, they have plenty of great options whether the goal…

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2 ideas for a SIPP or ISA in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks for an ISA or SIPP portfolio? Our writer thinks a FTSE 100 defence giant and fallen pharma…

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Prediction: move over Rolls-Royce, the BAE share price could climb another 45% in 2026

| Alan Oscroft

The BAE Systems share price has had a cracking run in 2025, but might the optimism be starting to slip…

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