BAE Systems announced its advanced battery system powered the first flight test of GE Aerospace's hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator at Farnborough International Airshow. The modified Saab 340 B test aircraft showcased potential for significant fuel savings and reduced emissions in commercial aviation. BAE Systems designed, developed, and integrated the complete battery energy storage system, including a battery management system using cutting-edge lithium-ion batteries. These provide more power without adding extra weight to the aircraft. "Our expertise in advanced battery technology and safety-critical battery management system design was crucial to enabling GE Aerospace to achieve this landmark moment," said Trudy Palmer, director of Airborne Power Systems at BAE Systems. The flight test marks a significant step towards commercialising hybrid-electric propulsion systems for narrow-body aircraft.

BAE Systems will unveil its next generation fighter pilot helmet technology at Farnborough International Airshow from 20–24 July. The demonstrator, called Project Intuity, integrates advanced capabilities designed to reduce pilot workload and improve situational awareness in data-rich environments. The system will enable pilots to command drone fleets by filtering and presenting critical information within their natural field of view. Project Intuity serves as a modular testbed combining emerging and proven technologies, with capabilities including display optics and eye tracking. BAE Systems currently has more than 1,000 helmet-mounted displays operational across 10 nations. Development will continue at the company's Rochester, UK facilities, with the system evolving alongside future mission requirements.

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