BAE Systems said today it had started the search for a new chief executive after Mike Turner announced his intention to step down in the summer.

The head of defence giant BAE Systems sought to defend the firm’s reputation as the company faced attacks from protesters and shareholders at its annual meeting today.

Defence and engineering group BAE Systems today extended its presence in the US defence sector with the €3.4bn acquisition of Armor Holdings.

Severe thunderstorms tore through central Florida early today, damaging homes, causing power outages and killing at least two people, authorities said.

The merger of six UK naval shipyards has moved closer after an outline agreement was reached between the British government and defence group BAE Systems, it was reported today.

BAE Systems was today preparing to play a more central role in the war on terror after acquiring a leading IT supplier to the Pentagon.

UK aerospace group BAE Systems has dismissed speculation that it was holding merger talks with a US defence contractor.

Former England full-back Matt Perry looks likely to miss Bath’s crunch Zurich Premiership clash against fellow relegation candidates Bristol Shoguns on Sunday.