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All across the UK, BAE Systems is committed to continuous improvements in technology, skills development and working with our suppliers. Acting on these commitments benefits the whole of the UK. Read about some of our exciting activities here.

Working with universities and government – the ASTRAEA programme

Working with universities and government – the ASTRAEA programme
BAE Systems is part of a consortium working on the pioneering £32 million ASTRAEA programme.

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University partnership to improve disaster response

University partnership to improve disaster response
The UK's emergency services are set to benefit from a £6 million university/industry partnership.

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Lightning work at Samlesbury

Lightning work at Samlesbury
BAE Systems' site at Samlesbury will see £800m of investment over the next five years as it gears up for F-35 Lightning II production.

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Manufacturing still very much alive and thriving

Manufacturing still very much alive and thriving
BAE Systems' Operations Council was set up five years ago to share best practice and keep engineering thinking alive.

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Bulldog team snaps up award for excellence

Bulldog team snaps up award for excellence
A BAE Systems team responsible for vital upgrades to a British Army "battlefield taxi" has won a prestigious US award for its work.

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A great career choice with plenty of opportunity

A great career choice with plenty of opportunity
Jenny Westworth kick-started her career in September 2007, joining the apprenticeship scheme in our Military Air Solutions business.

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Education Explosion

Education Explosion
BAE Systems is committed to encouraging the next generation of engineers.

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Training the talent of the future

Training the talent of the future
Our Advanced Apprenticeship programme is one of the largest in the UK.

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Supply Chain 21  initiative is a win-win

Supply Chain 21 initiative is a win-win
We work as effectively as possible with the very best businesses we can find.

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BAE Systems' role in the UK economy

BAE Systems' role in the UK economy
BAE Systems is helping to benefit the UK economy – we directly contributed £2.4 billion in GDP last year.

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Partnership with UK SMEs: OmniPerception

Partnership with UK SMEs: OmniPerception
Our omniperception technoligy is set to enhance CCTV systems as a result of a £1.5million partnership between BAE Systems and Surrey based Omniperception.

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