Profits boost for defence firms as governments beef up spending
Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems have increased their profit forecasts due to rising defence spending by governments worldwide. The companies have benefited from increased demand for their products, including jet engines and weapons systems. This boost in defence spending is a result of global events, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the US war on Iran.
- ▪Rolls-Royce has lifted its forecast for underlying operating profit this year to £4.7bn-£4.9bn, up from previous guidance of £4bn-£4.2bn.
- ▪BAE Systems has upgraded its profit forecasts, expecting earnings to rise by 10% to 12%, driven by sustained increases in defence budgets around the world.
- ▪Both companies have benefited from commitments made at the recent Nato summit, including for Saab GlobalEye and MQ-4C Triton, which use Rolls-Royce engines.
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A Rolls-Royce UltraFan engine at the company’s factory in Derbyshire. Photograph: Rolls-Royce Archive/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA Rolls-Royce UltraFan engine at the company’s factory in Derbyshire. Photograph: Rolls-Royce Archive/Getty ImagesRolls-RoyceProfits boost for defence firms as governments beef up spendingShares in Rolls-Royce jump by 5.5% after it lifts earnings guidance, while BAE Systems also upgrades profit forecasts Business live – latest updates Jasper JollyThu 30 Jul 2026 07.46 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRolls-Royce and BAE Systems are expecting higher profits as governments around the world boost their defence spending.Both companies lifted their earnings guidance on Thursday morning, citing commitments from governments to increase investment in…
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