BAE Systems
[PUBLIC]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: London, UK · Est. 1999 · 3 models registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies BAE Systems: 3 models, 4 deployments across 3 regions. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
London, UK
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
3
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
BAE Systems, British defense contractor developing autonomous air, land, and naval systems including UAVs, unmanned submarines, and autonomous combat vehicles.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
- • SCOPE NOTE
- • Registry entity scoped to BAE's autonomy/uncrewed-systems lines, not the whole conglomerate (maritime entity-scoping discipline)
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for BAE Systems.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Group Chief Executive Officer
President & CEO BAE Systems Inc
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- BAE Systems x Cellula Robotics Herne XLAUVJan 1, 2024
MOST RECENT · BAE Systems x Cellula Robotics Herne XLAUV · 2024-01-01 · with Cellula Robotics · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- BAE Systems ARCIMS USV at Portsmouth[OPERATIONAL]
Portsmouth · Jun 1, 2024
- ATLAS (Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System) at Victoria, Australia[PILOT]
Victoria, Australia · Nov 1, 2025
- ATLAS (Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System) at Australia[PILOT]
Australia · Feb 18, 2026
- ATLAS (Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System) at United Kingdom[PILOT]
United Kingdom · Sep 1, 2023
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is BAE Systems?
BAE Systems, British defense contractor developing autonomous air, land, and naval systems including UAVs, unmanned submarines, and autonomous combat vehicles.
What does BAE Systems make?
BAE Systems has 3 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: ATLAS (Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System), BAE Systems ARCIMS USV, BAE Systems Herne (XLUUV) (BAE Systems builds physical robots).
Is BAE Systems publicly traded?
Yes. BAE Systems is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with BAE Systems?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to BAE Systems building in the same form factors include Anduril Industries, Saildrone, Saronic Technologies, Teledyne FLIR.
Who is the CEO of BAE Systems?
Charles Woodburn is the ceo of BAE Systems, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in BAE Systems?
BAE Systems is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.
Where is BAE Systems headquartered?
BAE Systems is headquartered in London, UK.
Who owns BAE Systems?
BAE Systems is publicly held by its shareholders.
Where does BAE Systems operate robots?
BAE Systems operates 4 verified deployments, including at Victoria, Australia, Australia, Portsmouth.
How many robots has BAE Systems deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified BAE Systems deployments on record at sites including Victoria, Australia, Australia, Portsmouth. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is BAE Systems a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, BAE Systems ranks in roughly the top 36% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was BAE Systems founded?
BAE Systems was founded in 1999.
Is BAE Systems safe?
BAE Systems has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.