At the end of October 2024, BAE Systems confirmed it was planning to invest £220m to transform its Rochester base into an “advanced technology” factory. The century-old site, which ...

also decries BAE Systems’ decision to end production of its Hawk advanced jet trainer without developing a successor platform. “Training requirements [for the future fighter] will not be met ...

The move comes after BAE Systems announced that it will focus on building closer partnerships with a smaller number of universities which share expertise in particular areas of future capability. This ...