By Henry Saker-Clark, PA Deputy Business Editor & Lawrence Matheson BAE Systems is gearing up for a boost from the UK’s defence spending pledge, with the firm anticipating “further positive momentum” following the Government’s commitment to increase defence expenditure by 2030 and the recent US military aid package for Ukraine. The London-listed defence giant has reported a “strong” operational performance and is on course to hit its annual targets. With forecasts holding steady, BAE is eyeing a sales surge of 10% to 12% this year, alongside an expected underlying earnings jump of 11% to 13%. …