I sit down with Dave Holmes, Managing Director of Falcon Works at
@BAESystemsplc
, about the power of partnerships with SMEs, academia, and governments to spearhead developments in uncrewed systems, AI, and sustainability.
As a
@cffawards
finalist, we're committed to supporting the whole Armed Forces community & we're a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. Last year, we contributed over £11.2M globally in support of local, national & international charities & not-for-profit organisations.
Our chief executive, Charles Woodburn, alongside our UK combat air industry peers at
@Leonardo_UK
,
@MBDAGroup
and
@RollsRoyceUK
, comment in the
@Telegraph
today on the role that British industry plays in ensuring vital security to the UK whilst supporting thousands of skilled…
Introducing Agamemnon, the newest Astute Class submarine.
Named in a ceremony at our site in Barrow, this marks an important milestone for the UK’s nuclear submarine programme. This cutting-edge submarine is set to play a crucial role in our national defence capabilities…
Last week some of our employees volunteered their time & travelled to Normandy to support
@standingwgiants
with the installation of 1,475 silhouettes at the
@britishmemorial
ahead of
#DDay80
.
🔗
You're looking at Block 03, our first prototype keel block for the Hunter Class Frigate Program!
This is the first block to undergo blast and paint activity in confined spaces, where additional control measures were introduced and new paints were used for the first time.
We recently had the honour of hosting members of parliament, including
@grantshapps
and
@LindsayHoyle_MP
, to showcase the ground-breaking technologies behind Tempest - a game-changing programme that will ensure the UK's sovereign combat air capability.
Tempest will sustain…
To better understand the perceived barriers that are stopping a greater volume of diverse talent entering the tech industry, we commissioned research amongst individuals working both inside and outside the UK’s technology sector ➡️ …
Are you ready for another episode of the Fighter Show? ✈️
Our next episode takes us to two BAE Systems’ sites in the UK, where they’re developing the world’s most advanced helmet mounted display, Striker II.
⁉️ Learn what sets it apart, and how it will enable
#Eurofighter
…
We had the privilege of hosting Leader of the Labour Party, Sir
@Keir_Starmer
and Shadow Defence Secretary,
@JohnHealey_MP
where they saw first-hand the cutting-edge work being done for the UK's submarine enterprise.
Whilst on site they met with some of our 13,500 talented…
We’re ramping up our support to Ukraine with a contract from the
@DefenceHQ
to repair artillery it donated and help get it back to the frontline faster.
Find out more 👉
How can defence understand all the complex data available? We joined
@newscientist
to host a group of complexity experts from different fields to share ideas.
Read more 👉
'The work we do, and the economic benefits it brings, is dependent on a pipeline of STEM talent,’ says our Group HR Director in
@politicshome
.
Read how we're investing £180m in sovereign skills to help protect the nation & offer long term careers 📰
From our independent deterrent to nuclear power generation, our nuclear capability is a cornerstone of our national security.
Today the PM has announced major investment with industry to make sure the sector has the skills and expertise it needs for the long-term.
The Prime Minister and Chancellor were in Barrow-in-Furness today, seeing the construction of Astute class submarines.
Our transformative investment in the nuclear industry, announced today, will equip the sector with the skills and expertise it needs for the long-term.
Gabby Costigan, our Group Managing Director, Business Development and Australian Army veteran, took on
@RBLI
’s Great Tommy Sleep Out challenge to replicate the experience many veterans face every night.
Learn more ⛺
Alongside ASC, we’ve been selected to build Australia's new fleet of nuclear powered submarines as part of the AUKUS trilateral security pact between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.
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It was a great pleasure to welcome The Rt Hon
@meaglemp
, Shadow Minister for Defence Procurement, to the heart of the UK’s combat air capability.
While visiting our site in Lancashire, Maria chatted to our teams working on a range of world-leading combat air programmes which…