BAE Systems Announces Layoffs at Anne Arundel county Facility
January 10,2026 – BAE Systems Inc. will be reducing its workforce in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, impacting 55 employees, according too a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the state of Maryland. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on March 9, 2026.
Details of the layoffs:
The layoffs will affect employees at a BAE Systems facility in anne Arundel County. The company has not yet publicly specified the exact roles or departments impacted. The WARN notice indicates the layoffs are due to a reduction in force.
BAE Systems Statement:
As of January 10, 2026, BAE Systems has not released a public statement regarding the layoffs beyond the WARN notice filing. A request for comment has been sent to BAE Systems’ media relations department.
Impact and Support for Affected Employees:
The Anne Arundel County Workforce Development Agency is prepared to assist affected employees with resources such as job search assistance,resume writing workshops,and retraining opportunities. Information about these services can be found on the anne Arundel County goverment website (https://www.aacounty.gov/).
Recent BAE Systems Activity:
BAE Systems is a major defense contractor with critically importent operations in Maryland. in december 2025, BAE Systems was awarded a $141.6 million contract by the U.S. Navy to provide logistics support for the F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. (Source: https://news.usni.org/2025/12/19/navy-awards-bae-systems-141-6-million-contract-for-f-a-18-ea-18g-logistics-support) This contract was expected to support jobs at several BAE systems locations, including those in Maryland. The reason for the layoffs despite recent contract wins remains unclear.
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