BAE Systems (LON: BA.): US Navy deal, Hunter-class upgrade and fresh buybacks keep FTSE 100 defence giant in focus – 26 November 2025
BAE Systems shares closed at 1,638p in London on 26 November, up just over 1%, valuing the company at about £47.8bn. The firm secured a new $22 million US Navy contract for Mk 41 missile canisters, with the total value potentially reaching $317 million. Shares remain up 43% year-to-date despite a 13% drop in the past month.