GXO Accelerates Aerospace & Defence Expansion with BAE Systems Renewal in UK
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.
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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
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News Market Reaction – GXO
On Feb 5, the day this news came out, GXO closed 3.20% below the previous close.
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Key Figures
- Contract term
- Six-year agreement
- Duration of renewed and expanded BAE Systems contract in the UK
- Partnership duration
- Third decade
- Extension of GXO–BAE Systems relationship into its third decade
- Global A&D sites
- More than 30 sites
- GXO aerospace and defence logistics operations footprint globally
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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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