FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / BAE Systems / 7 October 2026
BAE Systems (BA): news on Wednesday 7 October 2026
+6.3 strongly positive
Coverage was led by F-35 electronic warfare orders for Lots 20-22, alongside positive analyst comments, counter-drone trials and the upcoming dividend. This was partly offset by reports of a share price fall and a gap down.
What drove it
- F-35 electronic warfare order
- share price weakness
- analyst and dividend interest
The 10 stories
- +9.7 BAE wins F-35 electronic warfare order for Lots 20-22
Wins F-35 electronic warfare order for three lots - +9.2 BAE Systems to deliver electronic warfare systems for three more lots of F-35 stealth fighters
To deliver EW systems for three more F-35 lots - +9.2 Lockheed Martin Awards BAE Systems Subcontract for ASQ-239 for Lot 20-22 of F-35
Subcontract award for F-35 electronic warfare systems - +8.3 BAE Systems to deliver electronic warfare systems for F-35 stealth fighters
To deliver EW systems for F-35 fighters - +8.3 BAE Systems shares projected to rise as analysts highlight strong earnings growth and undervaluation
Analysts highlight earnings growth and undervaluation - −7.5 Down 21%! What on earth’s going on with the BAE Systems share price?
Share price down 21% - +5.8 BAE Systems stock: company completes live counter-drone trials
Completes live counter-drone trials - +5.0 Big offensive EW capabilities in a small package
Electronic warfare capability coverage, likely BAE product - +4.2 Why Is BAE Systems (LSE:BA) Drawing Income Investors Ahead Of Its Ex-Dividend Date This Week?
Income investors attracted ahead of ex-dividend date - −4.2 Bae Systems (OTCMKTS:BAESY) Shares Gap Down - Here's What Happened
Shares gapped down
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