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BAE Systems delivers advanced air capability through four aircraft programmes: Typhoon, Nimrod, Hawk and F-35 JSF.

Our experience spans decades and enables us to define, evaluate and develop the products, systems and concepts that meet the demands of today’s environment and tomorrow’s challenges.
We are at the heart of the innovative development of a networked capability, linking current and future platforms for ultimate effect.


Image: F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in flight. F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (F-35 JSF)
The F-35 JSF has been designed to offer a family of affordable, lethal, survivable and supportable combat aircraft.

BAE Systems brings to the programme a rich heritage of Short Take Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) experience as well as advanced lean manufacturing technology. The programme also incorporates BAE Systems state-of-the-art low-observable manufacturing techniques and communications, flight control and electronic warfare technologies.
Image: 2 Hawk jets in flight. Hawk
Hawk, the world’s most capable and cost-effective advanced jet trainer, offers affordable and flexible technology, which can be configured to meet customers’ specific requirements.

Hawk is continuously developed, taking into account international customer experience, to provide a platform upon which to build a fourth generation training capability.
Image: Nimrod aircraft in flight. Nimrod MRA4
The Nimrod MRA4 (Maritime Reconnaissance and Attack) is a hugely capable intelligence gathering platform with a flexible mission system, excellent and secure communications capability, advanced defensive aids and the potential to carry a wide range of modern weapons.
Two Typhoons in Flight. Photo by GH Lee. Typhoon
Typhoon, the world's most advanced swingrole combat aircraft, is already in service and delivering exceptional performance to the four partner nations – the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain. It is the cornerstone of NATO’s defence capability for the next 30 years and combines highly advanced air superiority capability with precision air-to-surface operation.