﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2024v5.2">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-11-14T05:41:10-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>PwC US Tax LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2001 MARKET ST SUITE 1800</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>PHILADELPHIA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>19103</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>742624710</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BAE SYSTEMS WELFARE BENEFIT TRUST</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <InCareOfNm>% DOHI SHIN BAE SYSTEMS INC</InCareOfNm>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>BAES</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>5714616000</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2941 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE FLOOR 13</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>FALLS CHURCH</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>22042</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>JODI COULTER</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>BAE SYS INC VP/CONTR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7033126100</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-11-13</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>SAPNA P VASU</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00545692</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2673303000</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-11-10</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="4">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>JODI COULTER</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2941 FAIRVIEW PARK DR FL 13</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>FALLS CHURCH</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>22042</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>534243661</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="9">X</Organization501cInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>N/A</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationTrustInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationTrustInd>
      <FormationYr>1992</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>NY</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE ORGANIZATION IS A VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATION THAT PROVIDES FOR MEDICAL, DISABILITY &amp; OTHER BENEFITS. APPROXIMATELY 40,000 PARTICIPANTS WERE SUBJECT TO BENEFITS.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>1</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>1</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>0</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>0</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>407281467</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>479906609</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>1241470</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>1503891</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>43300883</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>52833161</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>451823820</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>534243661</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>464616818</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>532676447</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>5700</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>5700</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>4895088</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>5292360</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>469517606</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>537974507</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-17693786</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-3730846</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>36887339</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>33156493</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>0</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>0</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>36887339</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>33156493</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>TO FUND WELFARE BENEFITS PURSUANT TO IRC SECTION 501(C)(9).</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>532676447</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>0</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>532739770</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE TRUST IS TO FUND THE PAYMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS. THE AGGREGATE EXPENSE AMOUNT WAS PRIMARILY FOR THE PAYMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS, WITH THE REMAINDER BEING PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES RELATED TO THE TRUST'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. THE REVENUE RECEIVED BY THE TRUST WAS PRIMARILY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPANT CONTRIBUTIONS, WITH THE REMAINDER BEING INVESTMENT INCOME, REBATES, AND REFUNDS FROM INSURANCE CARRIERS, AND TRANSFERS FROM OTHER TRUSTS TO FUND PLAN LIABILITIES TRANSFERRED TO THIS TRUST.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>532676447</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>false</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>false</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">true</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleR">false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleR">true</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleR">false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>0</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>1</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>1</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>false</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>false</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>false</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>false</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>false</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>false</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>DOHI SHIN BAE SYSTEMS INC</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>5714616000</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2941 FAIRVIEW PARK DR</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>FALLS CHURCH</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>22042</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.0</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <InstitutionalTrusteeInd>X</InstitutionalTrusteeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>5700</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>5700</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>ALIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 95135</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>CHICAGO</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IL</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>606944135</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>ADMINISTRATIVE SVCS</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>3769156</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>MARATHON HEALTH</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>20 WINOOSKI FALLS WAY STE 400</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>WINOOSKI</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>054042239</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>WELLNESS PROGRAM</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>446696</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>GROOM LAW GROUP CHARTERED</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW SUITE</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>WASHINGTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>20006</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>LEGAL SERVICES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>288397</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>SEGAL BENZ</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>180 HOWARD STREET STE 1100</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>SAN FRANCISCO</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>94105</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>COMMUNICATION SVCS</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>180949</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>ARTEMIS HEALTH</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>15 N RIO GRANDE ST</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>SALT LAKE CITY</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>UT</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>84101</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>WELLNESS PROGRAM</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>171676</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>6</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>0</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>525100</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>401894418</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>401894418</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>PARTICIPANT CONTRIBUTIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>525100</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>78012191</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>78012191</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>479906609</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1503891</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1503891</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp>
      <RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
      <RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <RealAmt>0</RealAmt>
        <PersonalAmt>0</PersonalAmt>
      </RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>0</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>0</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <GamingGrossIncomeAmt>0</GamingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <GamingDirectExpensesAmt>0</GamingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>0</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>0</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>CARRIER REFUNDS AND REBATES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>52833161</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>52833161</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>52833161</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>534243661</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>532739770</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1503891</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <ForeignGrantsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </ForeignGrantsGrp>
      <BenefitsToMembersGrp>
        <TotalAmt>532676447</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>532676447</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </BenefitsToMembersGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5700</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5700</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>281397</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>281397</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>117490</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>117490</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2852789</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2852789</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>28542</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>28542</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <RoyaltiesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </RoyaltiesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>2012142</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2012142</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>537974507</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>532676447</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5298060</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>36887339</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>33156493</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp>
      <RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp>
      <OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp>
      <IntangibleAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </IntangibleAssetsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>36887339</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>33156493</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <GrantsPayableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </GrantsPayableGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp>
      <EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp>
      <LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp>
      <MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
      <UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>X</OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>
      <CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
      <PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
      <RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>36887339</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>33156493</EOYAmt>
      </RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>36887339</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>33156493</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>36887339</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>33156493</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-3730846</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingOtherInd methodOfAccountingOtherDesc="MODIFIED CASH">X</MethodOfAccountingOtherInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="IRS990ScheduleD">
      <ArtPublicExhibitionAmountsGrp />
      <HeldWorksArtGrp />
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp />
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp />
      <LandGrp />
      <BuildingsGrp />
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp />
      <EquipmentGrp />
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp />
      <FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt>0</FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>0</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>481410500</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>481410500</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>52833161</OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>52833161</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>534243661</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>485141346</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>-52833161</OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>-52833161</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>537974507</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>537974507</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART I, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE VEBA I RECEIVED AN EXEMPTION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DATED AUGUST 30, 2004. THE LETTER STATES THE TRUST IS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(9) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE ("CODE") AS A VEBA. ALTHOUGH THE PLAN WAS AMENDED AFTER THE RECEIPT OF THE DETERMINATION LETTER, THE AMENDMENTS DID NOT RELATE TO THE TAX QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE. THE PLAN AND TRUST ARE REQUIRED TO OPERATE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE TO MAINTAIN THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF THE TRUST. THE PLAN ADMINISTRATOR BELIEVES THE PLAN IS BEING OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE AND, THEREFORE, BELIEVES THE RELATED TRUST IS TAX-EXEMPT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CARRIER REFUNDS AND REBATES OF $52,833,161</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CARRIER REFUNDS AND REBATES OF ($52,833,161)</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 8A &amp; 8B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BECAUSE BAE SYSTEMS WELFARE BENEFIT TRUST IS A VEBA, IT DOES NOT HAVE A GOVERNING BODY OF ITS OWN. THE GOVERNING BODY OF BAE SYSTEMS, INC. HAS A COMMITTEE WHICH RELATES TO ITS VEBAS. THIS COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BAE SYSTEMS, INC. GOVERNING BODY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 WAS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE PLAN SPONSOR, BAE SYSTEMS' MANAGEMENT TEAM WITH OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE VEBA, PERFORMED A REVIEW OF FORM 990 BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE VEBA DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR INTERNAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED AGREEMENT</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THIS VEBA IS ESTABLISHED UNDER A COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED PLAN. PURSUANT TO THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1986, THIS FUND IS RELEASED FROM THE LIMITATIONS OF IRC SECTION 419A AND SECTION 512(A)(3)(E). DUE TO THIS ACT, THE FILING VEBA DOES NOT HAVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND THAT EXCEED THE ACCOUNT LIMIT AND IS THEREFORE NOT SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX ON EARNINGS. THEREFORE, THIS VEBA HAS NOT FILED FORM 990-T, UNLESS REQUIRED DUE TO OUTSIDE INVESTMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="IRS990ScheduleR">
      <IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp>
        <RelatedOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BAE SYSTEMS INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RelatedOrganizationName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2941 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE FLOOR 13</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>FALLS CHURCH</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>22042</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>046957993</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>DEFENSE CONTR</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>VA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <EntityTypeTxt>C CORP</EntityTypeTxt>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>false</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>false</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>false</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>false</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>false</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>false</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>false</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>false</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>false</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>false</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>false</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>false</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>false</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>false</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>false</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>false</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>false</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>false</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>false</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>true</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BAE SYSTEMS INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>S</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>401894418</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>BOOK</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>