Total Workers Affected
2,704
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Other Services
BAE Systems
2,704 workers across 11 WARN notices, primarily in WA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 2,704
- Workers cut
- 11
- WARN notices
- 3
- States
- 246
- Avg / notice
BAE Systems has 11 recorded WARN filings affecting 2,704 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, BAE Systems has 11 recorded filings covering 2,704 workers across 3 states, primarily WA, the 50th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
BAE Systems put 2,704 workers on WARN notice across 11 filings - the 50th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #50
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 1%
- larger than 99% of tracked employers
- 11
- Recorded WARN filings
- 3
- states affected, led by WA
Where BAE Systems Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
11
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Mar 2026
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 60.0%
2,704 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2026
Mass Layoff
Vienna, VA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 18, 2026
119
workers
Filed Mar 19, 2026
Mass Layoff
Anne Arundel County, MD · Professional & Technical Services
Effective: Mar 2, 2026
55
workers
Filed Jan 2, 2026
2024
Mass Layoff
McLean, VA · Other Services
Effective: Sep 14, 2024
56
workers
Filed Jul 15, 2024
Mass Layoff
Keyport, WA · Other Services
Effective: Apr 17, 2024
54
workers
Filed Feb 16, 2024
2018
Mass Layoff
Sterling, VA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 20, 2018
141
workers
Filed Jan 29, 2018
2017
Mass Layoff
Keyport, WA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 31, 2017
59
workers
Filed Jan 31, 2017
2016
Mass Layoff
Norfolk, VA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 18, 2016
500
workers
Filed Jan 12, 2016
2015
Mass Layoff
Norfolk, VA · Other Services
Effective: Nov 20, 2015
1,512
workers
Filed Sep 21, 2015
2012
Facility Closure
Keyport, WA · Other Services
Effective: Dec 27, 2012
57
workers
Filed Oct 31, 2012
Mass Layoff
Keyport, WA · Other Services
Effective: Jun 30, 2012
61
workers
Filed Apr 27, 2012
2011
Facility Closure
Keyport, WA · Other Services
Effective: Jun 30, 2011
90
workers
Filed May 10, 2011
How BAE Systems compares in Other Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David's Bridal | 9,413 | 2 | WI |
| 2 | Haliburton Energy Services-N. Sam Houston | 4,484 | 2 | TX |
| 3 | Zachry Industrial, Inc. (Sabine Pass) | 4,072 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | RaterLabs | 3,657 | 1 | WA |
| 5 | YMCA of Greater Seattle | 3,623 | 4 | WA |
| 6 | Gebbers Farms, Etal | 3,465 | 1 | WA |
| 7 | Tesla | 2,743 | 2 | TX |
| 8 | BAE Systems (this page) | 2,704 | 11 | WA |
| 9 | Century Blvd., Hillsboro | 2,568 | 3 | OR |
What this means for WA workers
BAE Systems has 11 recorded WARN filings covering 2,704 workers, most recently on Mar 19, 2026.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in WA, where BAE Systems's filings were reported. WA layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the BAE Systems WARN Record
With 11 separate WARN Act filings in this dataset, BAE Systems has one of the more extensive recorded layoff-notice histories, covering 2,704 workers from May 10, 2011 through Mar 19, 2026, and even that likely understates the real total (why). By total workers affected, BAE Systems ranks #11 of 757 tracked employers in WA. Among the 8 other Other Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 3,640 affected workers -- BAE Systems's 2,704 sits below that group's typical scale. Filings span 3 states, most concentrated in WA (Other Services), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 246 workers per notice, BAE Systems's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. With 11 separate recorded filings, this is not an isolated event, the cadence of notices points to recurring workforce adjustment tied to industry cycles, merger integration, or capacity right-sizing.
Workers on WA-based BAE Systems notices should contact the WA workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BAE Systems laying off workers? ▼
BAE Systems has filed 11 WARN Act notices affecting 2,704 workers across 3 states. The most recent notice was filed on Mar 19, 2026.
How many people has BAE Systems laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, BAE Systems has affected 2,704 workers total, averaging 246 workers per notice.
What states has BAE Systems had layoffs in? ▼
BAE Systems has filed WARN notices in 3 states: MD, VA, WA.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a BAE Systems layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does BAE Systems's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
BAE Systems has affected 2,704 workers across 11 WARN filings in the Other Services sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Every figure on PlainLayoffs is rendered directly from public WARN Act filings and state workforce agency records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's notice history is rendered directly from state WARN Act filings. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026. A WARN filing is a legally required notice, not a judgment of a company's management or financial health; rankings here reflect filed notice volume only.
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