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21st Century Capability Second Type 45 Destroyer Commences Production On Clyde And 100 New Apprentices Join BAE SYSTEMS Naval Ships

26 Aug 2004

BAE Systems Naval Ships has celebrated two important milestones today - beginning production on the second Type 45 Destroyer for the Royal Navy and welcoming the latest intake of apprentices into the Clyde-based business.

These two events help confirm the companys reputation as the leading provider of naval capability and complete warship delivery and reinforce its determination to have a suitability skilled workforce to service current and future contracts.

First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Alan West, began production of the vessel, to be known as HMS DAUNTLESS when it enters service, at BAE Systems Govan facility on the River Clyde, Glasgow on Thursday 26 August 2004. The ceremony was witnessed by senior Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy officials, MPs and MSPs, members of the Type 45 Destroyer team and by the 100 new apprentices who have just joined the business.

Admiral West said: This is a really momentous occasion, because the steel I have cut today officially starts the building of a ship which will form part of the most advanced air destroyer fleet in the world, and will provide a crucial capability for our powerful and modern Royal Navy.

Its also not just about ships, its about people. The MODs UK shipbuilding programme is sustaining hundreds of jobs in Scotland, and creating tremendous opportunities for the 100 new apprentices starting work here today. These men and women are making a major and worthwhile contribution to Defence in the UK and throughout the world, whilst continuing the proud history of ship-building on the Clyde for many years to come. I wish them the very best.

Vic Emery, Managing Director of BAE Systems Naval Ships said,

When we talk about our business we dont just talk about building the ships, we also talk about delivering to the Navy the capability they need to face the challenges ahead.

We take the initial idea, work with the customer to define what they need. We plan it, design it, build it and bring it together. We ensure that not only does every system work but also that it works with every other system. We deliver the finished article.

In an incredibly advanced ship like the Type 45 Destroyer it takes a huge range of skills to be able to do that.

We have those skills and we will ensure that the young people joining us today will also have the opportunity to develop those skills. Today is all about ensuring that our customer has the capability he needs, and that we have the capability and the skills to successfully face the future.

This is a big day for the Type 45 programme, a big day for these young people and a big day for the business.

About BAE SYSTEMS

BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.

BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.

About BAE SYSTEMS Naval Ships:

BAE Systems Naval Ships is a warship prime contractor and systems integrator for the UK Ministry of Defence and other export customers.

The company delivers complete warship capability from initial concept studies through to in-service delivery and its activities include warship design, project management, construction, integration, test and commissioning.

BAE Systems Naval Ships has facilities in Scotstoun and Govan in Glasgow and in Filton, near Bristol. The company employs approximately 2600 people and had a turnover of approximately 300 million in 2003.