# BAE Systems acquires Malloy Aeronautics

BAE Systems has acquired Malloy Aeronautics, a UK-based designer and supplier of all-electric heavy lifting drones. Malloy's approximately 80 employees will continue to operate from its Berkshire site, and the acquisition will support further development of drone technologies.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-02-07
- Where: United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Products: heavy lifting drones, uncrewed aerial systems
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [BAE Systems](https://endata.com/companies/4538.md) (acquirer)
- [Malloy Aeronautics](https://endata.com/companies/75519.md) (target)

## Sources

- [eenewseurope.com](https://www.eenewseurope.com/en/bae-systems-buys-uk-heavy-lifting-drone-firm/), 2024-02-07: "BAE Systems has acquired Malloy Aeronautics in the UK for its heavy lift drone and aeronautical technologies."

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