BAE Systems Profits Jump 12% as Defence Spending Enters ‘New Era’

BAE Systems reported a strong rise in profits and sales as global defence spending surges amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The UK‑based defence giant delivered a 12% increase in underlying profit in 2025, reflecting solid performance and growing demand for military equipment and services. Investors and analysts are calling this a potential turning point for the company as defence markets enter what leaders describe as a “new era” of spending.