In a statement, BAE said it would pay $1.925 billion (1.734 billion euros) in cash for the military global positioning system (GPS) belonging to United subsidiary Collins Aerospace.
The British group is to acquire also Raytheon's airborne tactical radios business for a cash sum of $275 million.
"These assets have come to market as part of the regulatory process relating to the merger," the statement said.
BAE chief executive Charles Woodburn said the "proposed acquisitions, which are focused on areas of highest priority defence spending, will further enhance the group's opportunity for continued growth in electronic systems".
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