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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace and defence |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of employees | Approximately 5,500 (2024) |
| Parent | BAE Systems |
| Divisions | BAE Systems Maritime Australia |
| Website | www.baesystems.com/en-aus/home |
BAE Systems Australia is one of the largest defence contractors in Australia. It was formed by the merger of British Aerospace Australia and GEC-Marconi Systems and expanded by the acquisitions of Armor Holdings in 2007 and Tenix Defence in June 2008. It is a subsidiary of BAE Systems.