BAE Systems Shipyard Expansion
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BAE Systems Shipyard Expansion

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 08:06 PM UTC
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Executive Summary

Increased hiring supports frigate and submarine programs.

BAE Systems has announced significant workforce expansion at its naval shipbuilding facilities. The expansion supports construction of Type 26 frigates and Dreadnought-class submarines. Company officials described current production levels as the highest in decades.

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