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'''BAE Systems Submarines''', known as BAE Systems Submarine Solutions until January 2012 and then BAE Systems Maritime - Submarines until 2017, is a wholly owned [[subsidiary]] of [[BAE Systems]], based in [[Barrow-in-Furness]], [[Cumbria]], England, and is responsible for the development and production of [[submarine]]s.
'''BAE Systems Submarines''', known as BAE Systems Submarine Solutions until January 2012 and then BAE Systems Maritime - Submarines until 2017, is a wholly owned [[subsidiary]] of [[BAE Systems]], based in [[Barrow-in-Furness]], [[Cumbria]], England, and is responsible for the development and production of [[submarine]]s.


It operates one of the few [[shipyard]]s in the world capable of designing and building [[nuclear submarine]]s, which has constructed all but three of the [[Royal Navy]]'s nuclear-powered submarines since the [[Ship commissioning|commissioning]] of {{HMS|Dreadnought|S101|6}} in 1963. The exceptions were {{HMS|Conqueror|S48|6}}, {{HMS|Renown|S26|6}} and {{HMS|Revenge|S27|6}}, which were built by [[Cammell Laird]]. The [[Barrow-in-Furness]] shipyard has also been building [[submarine]]s since {{ship|Ottoman submarine|Abdül Hamid||2}} was [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] for the [[Ottoman Navy]] in 1886 and the {{sclass2-|Holland|submarine|2}}s for the Royal Navy were launched in 1901.
It operates one of the few [[shipyard]]s in the world capable of designing and building [[nuclear submarine]]s, which has constructed all but three of the [[Royal Navy]]'s nuclear-powered submarines since the [[Ship commissioning|commissioning]] of {{HMS|Dreadnought|S101|6}} in 1963. The exceptions were {{HMS|Conqueror|S48|6}}, {{HMS|Renown|S26|6}} and {{HMS|Revenge|S27|6}}, which were built by [[Cammell Laird]]. The [[Barrow-in-Furness]] shipyard has also been building [[submarine]]s since {{ship|Ottoman submarine|Abdül Hamid||2}} was [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] for the [[Ottoman Navy]] in 1886 and the {{sclass2|Holland|submarine|2}}s for the Royal Navy were launched in 1901.


The shipyard was formerly operated by [[Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering]] (VSEL). Upon the creation of BAE Systems in 1999, the submarine division became part of [[BAE Systems Marine]]. As part of BAE Systems Marine, the yard constructed [[surface ship]]s, such as the {{sclass-|Albion|landing platform dock}}s. In 2003, the company was split into BAE Systems Submarines and [[BAE Systems Naval Ships]], with Barrow ceasing surface ship construction. Following a 2012 restructuring, BAE Systems Submarines became part of '''BAE Systems Maritime & Land UK,''' alongside [[BAE Systems Maritime – Maritime Services|BAE Systems Maritime Services]] and [[BAE Systems Naval ships|BAE Systems Naval Ships]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Staff at BAE Systems Barrow will be celebrating all things maritime|url=https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/18796751.staff-bae-systems-barrow-will-celebrating-things-maritime/|access-date=2020-11-13|website=The Mail|language=en}}</ref>
The shipyard was formerly operated by [[Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering]] (VSEL). Upon the creation of BAE Systems in 1999, the submarine division became part of [[BAE Systems Marine]]. As part of BAE Systems Marine, the yard constructed [[surface ship]]s, such as the {{sclass|Albion|landing platform dock}}s. In 2003, the company was split into BAE Systems Submarines and [[BAE Systems Naval Ships]], with Barrow ceasing surface ship construction. Following a 2012 restructuring, BAE Systems Submarines became part of '''BAE Systems Maritime & Land UK,''' alongside [[BAE Systems Maritime – Maritime Services|BAE Systems Maritime Services]] and [[BAE Systems Naval ships|BAE Systems Naval Ships]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Staff at BAE Systems Barrow will be celebrating all things maritime|url=https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/18796751.staff-bae-systems-barrow-will-celebrating-things-maritime/|access-date=2020-11-13|website=The Mail|language=en}}</ref>


Since its completion in 1986, submarines at Barrow are constructed inside the [[Devonshire Dock Hall]] (DDH). In addition to the main shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, BAE Systems Submarines also operates from sites at Farnborough, Ash Vale, Frimley and Weymouth.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Maritime - Submarines|url=https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/careers/careers-in-the-uk/your-career-with-us/search---apply/graduate-opportunities/business-groups/at-sea/maritime---submarines|access-date=2020-11-13|website=BAE Systems {{!}} United Kingdom|language=en}}</ref>
Since its completion in 1986, submarines at Barrow are constructed inside the [[Devonshire Dock Hall]] (DDH). In addition to the main shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, BAE Systems Submarines also operates from sites at Farnborough, Ash Vale, Frimley and Weymouth.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Maritime - Submarines|url=https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/careers/careers-in-the-uk/your-career-with-us/search---apply/graduate-opportunities/business-groups/at-sea/maritime---submarines|access-date=2020-11-13|website=BAE Systems {{!}} United Kingdom|language=en}}</ref>


The company is currently constructing the {{sclass-|Astute|submarine|2}}<nowiki/>s, a new generation nuclear attack submarine ([[SSN (hull classification symbol)|SSN]]) for the [[Royal Navy]], the first of which was launched on 8 June 2007.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6733777.stm New UK nuclear submarine launched]</ref> The order for the initial batch of three submarines was placed in 1997, with [[Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering|Marconi Marine (VSEL)]], which was absorbed into BAE Systems in 1999. Construction of the final Astute-class began in May 2018 and all seven Astute boats are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament|url=https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-01-30/10350|access-date=2020-11-13|website=questions-statements.parliament.uk|language=en}}</ref> BAE Systems Submarines is also building four [[Dreadnought-class submarine|Dreadnought-class]] ballistic missile submarines, which will carry the UK's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dreadnought-Class Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarines, UK|url=https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/dreadnought-class-nuclear-powered-ballistic-missile-submarines/|access-date=2020-11-13|website=www.naval-technology.com}}</ref> Construction started in late 2016 and the first submarine is expected to enter service by the early 2030s.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2014-03-13|title=Successor submarine shipyard gets £300m investment|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26559534|access-date=2020-11-13}}</ref>
The company is currently constructing the {{sclass|Astute|submarine|2}}<nowiki/>s, a new generation nuclear attack submarine ([[SSN (hull classification symbol)|SSN]]) for the [[Royal Navy]], the first of which was launched on 8 June 2007.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6733777.stm New UK nuclear submarine launched]</ref> The order for the initial batch of three submarines was placed in 1997, with [[Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering|Marconi Marine (VSEL)]], which was absorbed into BAE Systems in 1999. Construction of the final Astute-class began in May 2018 and all seven Astute boats are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament|url=https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-01-30/10350|access-date=2020-11-13|website=questions-statements.parliament.uk|language=en}}</ref> BAE Systems Submarines is also building four [[Dreadnought-class submarine|Dreadnought-class]] ballistic missile submarines, which will carry the UK's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dreadnought-Class Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarines, UK|url=https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/dreadnought-class-nuclear-powered-ballistic-missile-submarines/|access-date=2020-11-13|website=www.naval-technology.com}}</ref> Construction started in late 2016 and the first submarine is expected to enter service by the early 2030s.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2014-03-13|title=Successor submarine shipyard gets £300m investment|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26559534|access-date=2020-11-13}}</ref>


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Revision as of 16:03, 30 March 2021

54°06′36″N 3°14′11″W / 54.11000°N 3.23639°W / 54.11000; -3.23639

BAE Systems Submarines
Company typePrivate
IndustryDefence
Shipbuilding
Marine engineering
FoundedMarch 2003
Headquarters
Barrow-in-Furness
,
England
Key people
Steve Timms (Managing Director Mar 2021 - Present day)
Cliff Robson (Managing Director Jan 2018 - Mar 2021)
John Hudson (Managing Director Mar 2009-Sept 2013)
Murray Easton CBE (Managing Director 2003-2009)
ProductsSubmarines
ServicesSubmarine design
Submarine support
Number of employees
Approximately 9000
ParentBAE Systems
Websitewww.baesystems.com
BAE Systems Maritime - Submarines' 25,000m² Devonshire Dock Hall indoor shipbuilding complex, the largest of its kind in Europe.

BAE Systems Submarines, known as BAE Systems Submarine Solutions until January 2012 and then BAE Systems Maritime - Submarines until 2017, is a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems, based in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, and is responsible for the development and production of submarines.

It operates one of the few shipyards in the world capable of designing and building nuclear submarines, which has constructed all but three of the Royal Navy's nuclear-powered submarines since the commissioning of HMS Dreadnought in 1963. The exceptions were HMS Conqueror, HMS Renown and HMS Revenge, which were built by Cammell Laird. The Barrow-in-Furness shipyard has also been building submarines since Abdül Hamid was launched for the Ottoman Navy in 1886 and the Holland-class submarines for the Royal Navy were launched in 1901.

The shipyard was formerly operated by Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering (VSEL). Upon the creation of BAE Systems in 1999, the submarine division became part of BAE Systems Marine. As part of BAE Systems Marine, the yard constructed surface ships, such as the Albion-class landing platform docks. In 2003, the company was split into BAE Systems Submarines and BAE Systems Naval Ships, with Barrow ceasing surface ship construction. Following a 2012 restructuring, BAE Systems Submarines became part of BAE Systems Maritime & Land UK, alongside BAE Systems Maritime Services and BAE Systems Naval Ships.[1]

Since its completion in 1986, submarines at Barrow are constructed inside the Devonshire Dock Hall (DDH). In addition to the main shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, BAE Systems Submarines also operates from sites at Farnborough, Ash Vale, Frimley and Weymouth.[2]

The company is currently constructing the Astute-class submarines, a new generation nuclear attack submarine (SSN) for the Royal Navy, the first of which was launched on 8 June 2007.[3] The order for the initial batch of three submarines was placed in 1997, with Marconi Marine (VSEL), which was absorbed into BAE Systems in 1999. Construction of the final Astute-class began in May 2018 and all seven Astute boats are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.[4] BAE Systems Submarines is also building four Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines, which will carry the UK's Strategic Nuclear Deterrent.[5] Construction started in late 2016 and the first submarine is expected to enter service by the early 2030s.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Staff at BAE Systems Barrow will be celebrating all things maritime". The Mail. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Maritime - Submarines". BAE Systems | United Kingdom. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  3. ^ New UK nuclear submarine launched
  4. ^ "Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament". questions-statements.parliament.uk. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Dreadnought-Class Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarines, UK". www.naval-technology.com. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Successor submarine shipyard gets £300m investment". BBC News. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2020.

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