A major milestone has been reached with tens of thousands of UK jobs and apprenticeships being supported through submarine building, as the Royal Navy’s newest attack vessel is commissioned.
King Charles III marks historic milestone for nuclear submarine programme – GOV.UK
The UK’s defence nuclear sector supports over 47,000 jobs across the country, and this is expected to grow to 65,000 by 2030 as government investment helps transform the UK’s submarine production capacity.
The government is working with industry and academia to create 22,000 apprenticeship and 9,000 graduate defence nuclear roles over the next decade – providing sustainable, high-skilled and well-paid employment and putting money in British people’s pockets. Currently, around 1,800 apprentices and 500 graduates are training in Barrow-in Furness as part of BAE Systems’ Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge, boosting opportunities for the people of Barrow.
