Summary
BAE Systems, a large defense company, reported record sales in 2025, but workers at some of its UK sites are on strike over pay issues. The company made a profit of £2.6 billion, but union members are demanding larger pay increases, saying the company should share more of its profits with employees. BAE says its current offer is fair and aims to resolve the strike with minimal disruption.
Key Facts
- BAE Systems reported a record profit of £2.6 billion for 2025.
- Sales at BAE increased by 10% to a record £30.7 billion.
- Workers at BAE sites in Warton and Samlesbury are on strike over pay.
- The union, Unite, wants a 5.2% pay increase for workers.
- BAE offered its employees a 3.7% pay raise for 2026.
- Unite represents 5,000 workers, and over 1,200 are on strike.
- The company expects its profits to grow by about 10% in 2026.
- BAE claims its current pay offer is among the best in the market.
