BAE Systems Maritime

After dedicating years to designing one of the most challenging and technologically advanced vessels in the world, construction began 25 years ago in Barrow when steel was cut on the first-of-class Astute submarine. Let’s rewind to where it all began, click the arrows below to learn more about Astute 👇 Join our team ⚓http://baes.co/1K1350TChmW

Last week Agamemnon, the mighty 7,400 tonne nuclear-powered submarine, was carefully rolled out of Devonshire Dock Hall at our Submarines site in Barrow and moved onto the shiplift, before being steadily lowered into the water. Discover more about the process below 👇 We’re hiring thousands more people in Barrow to work on our submarine programmes. Find out how you can be involved in protecting our people and our allies for generations to come 🔗 http://baes.co/5WKO50TGBOH #HistoryMakers

The Astute Class equips the UK Royal Navy with its largest and most powerful fleet of attack submarines utilising the latest technology to dominate the waters. Check out some of the facts and stats by clicking the arrows below 👇 We’re hiring thousands more people in Barrow to work on our submarine programmes. Find out how you can be involved in protecting our people and our allies for generations to come 🔗 http://baes.co/23rJ50TC1Zp

A spectacular sight in Barrow-in-Furness, the home of UK submarine building as Agamemnon entered the water for the first time 🌊 Designing and building nuclear-powered submarines is a national endeavour and takes thousands of highly-skilled people. Are you up for the challenge? Join our team ⚓ http://baes.co/Z5i350TE4IB

Agamemnon, the latest Royal Navy Astute class attack submarine, has been launched at our site in Cumbria. Named after the ancient Greek king, Agamemnon is the sixth of seven Astute submarines being built at our historic Barrow shipyard and home of UK submarine building. The nuclear-powered boat, which weighs in at 7,400 tonnes and is 97 metres long, rolled out of the Devonshire Dock Hall and entered the water for the first time. Agamemnon will now begin the next phase of its test and commissioning programme, before leaving Barrow for sea trials with the Royal Navy. Join our team 🔗 http://baes.co/WgI350TC1rU

We're looking forward to attending DEFSEC Atlantic 2024 in Halifax, Canada this week. From complex warships, to autonomous technologies and intelligent through-life support services, we have a range of solutions and innovations to help our customers deliver a maritime advantage. Visit us on stand B205 to learn more - including how we are harnessing the power of intelligent monitoring solutions to maximise platform availability and enable data-driven decision making. A century of commitment, a partnership with purpose. #MaritimeAdvantage #DEFSECAtlantic2024

Meet Euan👋, a Shipwright working at our Glasgow site. Euan is a part of the historic shipbuilding industry on the Clyde, creating a sustainable future for generations to come. Learn more about Euan and how he played his part in HMS Cardiff entering the water for the first time earlier this month below 👇 Join us in shaping tomorrow 🚢 http://baes.co/f5KV50Twnw8

HMS Cardiff reached a key milestone when she entered the water for the first time earlier this month. Let's takes a look back at some of her other milestones since steel was cut in 2019 on the Type 26 City-class frigate. 🚢 Join us in shaping tomorrow ⚓ http://baes.co/lB5Y50To4bQ

We've been awarded a £60 million contract from UK Ministry of Defence to upgrade the Royal Navy's autonomous Sting Ray lightweight torpedo. The upgrade will implement new technological features, including added deployment options, ensuring that Sting Ray continues to meet the challenge of emerging threats now and into the future. Find out more 👉 http://baes.co/ULet50TmJcV

We love to help local charities and recycle & reuse all we can, so when the opportunity came to do both by donating our unused furniture from our Portsmouth offices to the fantastic Community Kettle CIC and Moving on Project Portsmouth (MOPP), we were delighted to help. ❤️♻️ The furniture we donated will support the running of these charities’ office locations, enabling them to continue their vital services, as well as help to furnish homes and support those in our community who need it most. Thank you to Community Kettle CIC for these pictures showing some of our pre-loved furniture already in use. #SocialImpact