The newest section of the first Dreadnought submarine to be built at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness has been moved, as work on the first of class continues. The Dreadnought programme is one of the most complex engineering projects in the UK and employs more than 7,000 people across industry and MoD, with thousands more in the supply chain. The unit was the first to make use of new material designed to improve protection for submarine sections as they are moved around the site during construction. Four Dreadnought-Class submarines will be built in Barrow to replace the Vanguard-Class that are currently in service with the Royal Navy. HMS Dreadnought, the first of the new fleet, is scheduled to be delivered in the early 2030s. BAE Systems www.baesystems.com Michael Tyrrell Author Michael Tyrrell Digital Coordinator Tags BAE Systems Defence Industry Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter Related Articles BAE Systems awards £100m to Type 26 frigate supply chain Motorsport tech to aid sixth generation fighter jet development BAE Systems installs Stratasys 3D printer in Samlesbury Most recent Articles CNC investment helps Lancashire firm up the aerospace ladder Continuing ISO 9001 success for Ward CNC Haas Automation's new TRT210 demoed Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter
