Neurodiverse women sought for jobs at GCHQ and BAE Systems Organisations want hire more women with autism, dyslexia and ADHD to work in cybersecurity roles The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2022
1,700 Glasgow shipbuilding jobs secured in £4.2billion Royal Navy deal for Govan and Scotstoun Shipbuilding in the city has been given a major boost through the announcement of a £4.2 billion contract awarded to BAE Systems to build five more Royal Navy frigates. Glasgow Live · Nov 15, 2022
Jobs boost for Scottish shipbuilding as five more Type 26 frigates to be built on the Clyde The deal between the UK Government and BAE Systems will support 1,700 jobs across the Govan and Scotstoun shipyards over the next decade. Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022
Scottish shipyard awarded £4.2 billion to build Royal Navy ships 4,000 UK jobs will be supported by the new contract, awarded to BAE Systems Insider UK · Nov 15, 2022
UK's Sunak extends support to Ukraine, awards $4.9 billion contract to BAE Systems (This Nov. 14 story has been corrected to remove reference to Sunak expected to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in paragraph 9) Reuters · Nov 15, 2022
Glasgow warship manufacturer BAE Systems staff in 24-hour strike amid ongoing pay dispute Staff at over fifty store operatives at BAE Systems on the Upper Clyde have walked out after talks and last-ditch discussions between GMB and subcontractor Wincanton did not lead to an agreement. Glasgow Live · Oct 19, 2022
BAE Systems in middle of dogfight between Saudis and Biden over oil As the row between the US president and the Gulf kingdom over increasing oil production escalates, the UK arms industry giant may have to choose which of its two lucrative customers to side with The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022
Glasgow shipyards faced with strike action over 'two-tier' pay system A UNION has warned that work on warship manufacturing at BAE Systems could grind to halt next week due to strike action. The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2022
BAE Systems staff at Clyde yards consider striking Union claims 'two tier' pay structure among store operatives Insider UK · Oct 13, 2022
MPs accepted 'shameful' trips and gifts from states fighting in Yemen war MPS have accepted £828,211 in the form of all-expenses-paid trips funded by states in a Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen’s war since 2015,… The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2022
UK And Japan Team Up To Develop Next-Generation Fighter Engine Japan and the United Kingdom have decided to collaborate on next-generation fighter jets, pooling their technology and resources to get the greatest bang for their dollars. Japan’s F-X program and the United Kingdom’s Tempest, both of which are scheduled to fly in the early 2030s, will be the world’s first… Zenger · Sep 16, 2022
'Penguin' found at Govan Shipyard as mystery bird ruffles feathers in Glasgow Workers at BAE Systems were unloading a barge when they discovered the feathered stowaway - and set about asking animal experts how a 'penguin' could end up in Govan. Glasgow Live · Sep 16, 2022
Labour demands probe into MOD contracts to IT firm linked to Tory minister's husband In a stinging letter to the Cabinet Secretary, deputy leader Angela Rayner called for answers over £24 million contracts awarded to Centerprise International, which civil servant Michael Keegan, partner of health minister Gillian Keegan, is a non-executive director of Daily Mirror · Sep 5, 2022
World’s Most Advanced Attack Submarine Joins British Navy A submarine touted as the world’s most advanced hunter-killer submersible has been welcomed into the Royal Navy fleet. Zenger · Sep 2, 2022
Reuters · Aug 31, 2022 Australians to train on British nuclear submarines for the first time Australian naval officers will be allowed to train inside British submarines for the first time as they prepare for the arrival of nuclear-powered submarines as part of a new security partnership with Britain and the United States.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2022 British blue chips are on the rise, but recession could torpedo prospects The FTSE 100 reveals winners and losers this week – with banks, oil giants and BAE starring. But the good news can’t last
Birmingham Post · Aug 19, 2022 Airbus and BAE Systems supplier bought by Italian aerospace group The holding company of Nu-Pro and Stanmar has been acquired by Magnaghi Aeronautica Group
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2022 Defence head admits ‘teething problems’ in £26-billion Australia warship project THE head of Britain's armed forces has assured Australia that a troubled British-designed frigate project is on track despite “teething…
ABC News · Jul 29, 2022 UK defence chief confident Australia's multi-billion-dollar, British-designed warships are on track, despite 'teething problems' In an exclusive ABC interview, the UK's Chief of Defence Staff talks about Australia's troubled frigate project, more visits from nuclear-powered submarines and why he thinks Russia's invasion of Ukraine has strengthened NATO.
Birmingham Post · Jul 28, 2022 BAE Systems names first female chair as £1.5bn move revealed The group builds submarines, fighter jets and ships and has bases across the country
Glasgow Live · Jul 28, 2022 Glasgow plans unveiled for huge £200m 'frigate factory' at BAE Systems' Govan yard The proposed ship building assembly hall will allow BAE Systems to upgrade its existing ship building capability in Govan, in order to meet the UK's future shipbuilding requirement.
Birmingham Post · Jul 18, 2022 BAE Systems to help create first flying combat air demonstrator in a generation The project was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow by Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace
AAP · Jul 6, 2022 BAE workers walk off the job in SA BAE Systems workers in Adelaide have walked off the job over pay and conditions after a company offer failed to meet their expectations.
Birmingham Post · Jun 23, 2022 Top Civil Service boss to Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson to join BAE Systems board Lord Sedwill was also a British ambassador and NATO representative in Afghanistan
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022 Russia bans 29 UK journalists, including Guardian correspondents Military figures and MPs on list along with staff from most major British newspapers and broadcasters