Defence

BAE Systems share price jumps back above 2,000p on UK defence spend talk, buyback update

BAE Systems share price jumps back above 2,000p on UK defence spend talk, buyback update

BAE Systems shares rose about 2% in early London trading Monday, crossing back above 2,000 pence after reports Britain may accelerate defence spending. The move followed signals from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a BBC report on possible faster progress toward a 3% GDP target. Investors await BAE’s full-year results later this week for guidance and cash-return updates.
February 16, 2026