This early careers population will learn their trade working on one of the world’s most complex engineering programmes. In addition, a record number of apprentices and graduates will join the business with more than 800 roles available in 2023. The business is continuing to grow its workforce and this year it expects to recruit more than 2,000 new employees. This milestone is a significant step forward in the Dreadnought programme, supporting thousands of jobs and apprenticeships across the country, and protecting the UK and our allies for decades to come.”īAE Systems Submarines makes a significant contribution to the UK economy, supporting more than 11,000 jobs, the vast majority of which are in Barrow-in-Furness, in the north west of England. “We are immensely proud of the role we play in delivering this truly national endeavour for the Royal Navy and our contribution to protecting national security.”ĭefence Procurement Minister Alex Chalk said: “Our nuclear deterrent protects every UK citizen from the most extreme threats, every minute of every day, and progress on the Dreadnought Class is crucial to maintaining our national security. Steve Timms, Managing Director of BAE Systems’ Submarines business, said: “Today’s milestone is a really significant moment for the thousands of employees here at BAE Systems and across the submarines enterprise who are working together to deliver the Dreadnought Class. Construction of the first two boats, Dreadnought and Valiant, is already well underway. Due to enter service from the early 2030s, the boats will carry the UK’s nuclear deterrent and be the biggest, most powerful and technically advanced submarines ever delivered to the Royal Navy. Warspite is the third of four Dreadnought Class ballistic missile submarines being designed and built by BAE Systems. BAE Systems has started construction of the third Dreadnought Class submarine, Warspite, at its shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
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