GXO Accelerates Aerospace & Defence Expansion with BAE Systems Renewal in UK
Rhea-AI Summary
GXO (NYSE: GXO) signed a six-year contract renewal and expansion with BAE Systems in the UK to support Type 26 frigate production, extending a partnership into its third decade. GXO will provide warehousing and materials handling at Scotstoun and Govan, manage inbound/outbound volumes across Central Belt facilities, and coordinate transport via a 4PL Control Tower with integrated technology for enhanced inventory visibility. The agreement follows GXO's acquisition of Wincanton and reinforces its aerospace & defence footprint across more than 30 global sites.
Positive
- Six-year contract renewal with BAE Systems extends relationship into third decade
- Operational footprint at Scotstoun and Govan shipyards supports Type 26 production
- 4PL Control Tower and integrated tech to improve inventory visibility and coordination
- Post-acquisition scale after Wincanton strengthens GXO's aerospace & defence capabilities
Negative
- Agreement disclosed without financial terms or contract value
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
GXO rose 1.71% with elevated volume. Peers were mixed: HUBG (+3.08%), JBHT (+3.51%), EXPD (+1.49%), LSTR (+0.65%), while CHRW declined (-1.43%). With no peers in the momentum scanner and mixed moves, today’s action appears more company-specific than a broad sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 03 | Airport partnership | Positive | +0.5% | New contract to operate London Luton Airport’s first airside consolidation centre. |
| Jan 21 | Corporate recognition | Positive | +3.2% | Inclusion on Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list. |
| Jan 12 | Earnings call schedule | Neutral | +1.3% | Announcement of timing for Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release and call. |
| Dec 19 | Executive appointment | Positive | +0.2% | Appointment of a new Chief Commercial Officer to drive commercial strategy. |
| Dec 15 | Board leadership change | Neutral | -1.5% | Non-Executive Chairman transition and board/leadership changes following Wincanton acquisition. |
Recent news linked to partnerships, recognition and leadership changes has generally seen modest positive price reactions, with one governance-related item drawing a negative move.
Over the past several months, GXO has reported a series of operational and corporate developments. A partnership to run London Luton Airport’s first consolidation centre on Feb 3, 2026 and recognition on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list on Jan 21, 2026 both coincided with modest gains. Earnings call scheduling on Jan 12, 2026 and a new Chief Commercial Officer appointment on Dec 19, 2025 also saw small positive reactions. A board chair transition on Dec 15, 2025 was followed by a negative move, contrasting with today’s positive contract renewal news.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights a six-year renewal and expansion of GXO’s logistics partnership with BAE Systems, extending the relationship into its third decade and reinforcing its aerospace and defence footprint. The deal leverages warehousing, 4PL control tower capabilities and integrated technology across Scottish shipyards and facilities. In context of recent partnership wins and corporate changes, investors may watch for quantified revenue contribution, margin impact from defence work, integration of Wincanton capabilities, and updates alongside the upcoming Q4 2025 earnings release.
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BAE Systems and GXO to extend relationship into its third decade
LONDON, U.K., Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced a contract renewal and expansion in the UK with BAE Systems, a leading provider of advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions.
The six-year agreement will usher the partnership into its third decade and further support BAE Systems in the development of world-class Type 26 frigates.
“For more than two decades, we have partnered with BAE Systems to deliver innovative, tech-enabled logistics solutions to support their role in strengthening the UK’s defence capabilities,” said Gavin Williams, Managing Director, GXO UK & Ireland. “Extending our partnership reflects BAE Systems’ confidence in our ability to provide best-in-class solutions and marks an important milestone as the first realisation of GXO’s expanded defence capabilities following our acquisition of Wincanton.”
GXO’s dedicated team will provide warehousing solutions and materials handling at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun and Govan shipyards on the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Additionally, inbound to manufacturing and outbound volumes will be managed across an estate of warehousing facilities in the Central Belt of Scotland.
Additional support for inbound and outbound transport operations will be coordinated via GXO’s 4PL Control Tower for defence supply chains, and integrated technology solutions will provide enhanced visibility and coordination of inventory movements.
Jen Blee, Manufacturing and Facility Director at BAE Systems, Naval Ships said: "This agreement with GXO will help us continue to improve the efficiency of our supply chain and shipbuilding operations as we deliver Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy. Working closely with GXO gives us the flexibility and resilience needed to support this important programme.”
GXO has provided innovative logistics solutions for top global aerospace and defence organisations for more than two decades. Today, those operations span more than 30 global sites and have positioned GXO as a leading A&D provider in North America, the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
The agreement with BAE Systems follows GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton, which strengthened GXO’s capabilities and expanded its presence in strategic verticals, including aerospace and defence.
About GXO Logistics
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider and is positioned to capitalize on the rapid growth of ecommerce, automation and outsourcing. GXO has more than 150,000 team members across more than 1,000 facilities totalling more than 200 million square feet. The company serves the world’s leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions, at scale and with speed. Visit GXO.com for more information and connect with GXO on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Media contacts
GXO
Chris Walton
+44 (0)7971 840874
chris.c.walton@wincanton.co.uk
Matthew Schmidt
+1 203-307-2809
matt.schmidt@gxo.com
BAE Systems
Emily Davenport (BAE Systems)
+44(0)3300 476 010
emily.davenport@baesystems.com
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