Surface Fleet Solutions

Our experience in military design, construction and support encompasses the whole spectrum of military vessels, from Aircraft Carriers through to Rigid Inflatable Boats. We pride ourselves on our innovative designs and the complex engineering required to integrate the systems.

What we do

BVT Surface Fleet (BVT) was established in early 2008 and brings together the surface warship building and through-life support operations of BAE Systems and VT Group, including their joint venture, Fleet Support Limited.

BVT is the UK's leading provider of surface warships and through-life support, a world-class industrial partner for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and a leader in the global export market for warships and innovative naval surface ship support.

With operations in Glasgow, Portsmouth and Filton near Bristol, we employ over 7,000 people and have the facilities, skills and partnerships to set the global standard in excellence as a trusted and innovative through-life surface ship partner in both the UK and export markets.

Key facts

We have sites at Portsmouth Naval Base and Portsdown Hill, Filton near Bristol and Govan and Scotstoun on the Clyde
We employ over 7,000 people and turnover almost £1bn
In Glasgow, we own the two largest remaining yards on the Upper Clyde.