A state of the art facility is being built to manufacture artillery gun barrels
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 20 minutes ago
Defence firm BAE systems is to create 50 new jobs in Sheffield, at a new facility manufacturing artillery gun barrels.
The new 94,000 square foot factory, which is backed by £25m in investments, will make parts for the M777 light howitzer; a weapon used by armies worldwide.
The site is set to be operational for 2025.
John Borton, managing director of BAE Systems’ Weapons Systems UK, said:
“Our aim is to deliver long-term artillery capabilities for the UK, which will safeguard, sustain and grow a critical, specialised British industrial capability as well as provide important opportunities for exports.”
“As we continue to grow our business to meet our customers’ evolving requirements, this significant investment will help us develop a highly-skilled and adaptable workforce as an important part of the national defence infrastructure.”
Clive Betts, MP for Sheffield South East, said:
“Sheffield is well known for its strong history of world-class engineering and advanced manufacturing.”
“BAE Systems’ investment in a new artillery facility and highly skilled jobs will ensure the city continues to play a key role in delivering both economic prosperity and national security.”