Insights

To mark National Inclusion Week, Theresa Palmer reflects on her career and identifies key lessons learned from her time spent working on diversity and inclusion.

Tim Spratto, General Manager, BAE Systems Inc, gives the lowdown on BAE Systems’ owned ship repair facility in Jacksonville, North Florida, while Dean Kimber, Head of Asset Management and FMSP, BAE Systems Maritime Services comments on why it helps to set BAE Systems apart….

Business Analyst Rebs Foran-Coutts is one of four employees nominated for the 2022 British Ex-Forces in Business Awards. In this blog, she shares how she co-founded an employee network for veterans to support colleagues transitioning from the military to life at BAE Systems.

Today marks the five-year anniversary of the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth’s first arrival in Portsmouth following her construction by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance.

How can technology organisations come together to drive transformation in Uncrewed Air Systems? Jonny Gilchrist was a panellist on a recent techUK forum which examined the opportunities, challenges and emerging technologies which are shaping this fast-moving sector and reflects on his experiences

John Copley, Systems Manager, HMS Forth, reflects on the Falklands 40 commemorations from his unique vantage point in the Falklands, where he represents the BAE Systems team that supports HMS Forth, the mainstay of the Royal Navy’s ongoing defence of the Falkland Islands…

At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Here, our Managing Director, David Armstrong, explains why his inclusion on the latest Empower Role Model List is recognition of our progress and why the more we embrace talent from different backgrounds, the more sustainable and successful our business will be

A core aspect of BAE Systems' apprentice culture is ensuring our apprentices and graduates are exposed to real work in an active commercial environment. One of our apprentices, Jensen Berryman, discusses his work on BAE Systems' CLS Programme and how it enabled him to gain experience while delivering against this important programme of work.

Bill Page, Project Manager, CLS, describes the role BAE Systems plays in delivering the availability to Royal Navy OPVs, several of which patrol the seas around and near Commonwealth nations...

This year I’m celebrating twenty-six years with BAE Systems and I’m energised from the challenge of my current role developing new international business opportunities for BAE Systems Air business.

For centuries, people have gazed towards the heavens, imagining the possibilities that lie beyond the stars. But today, such excitement is tinged with the knowledge that space is now increasingly contested by allies and adversaries alike. Here, John Young examines the UK government’s first ever Defence Space Strategy, which sets out plans to protect interests, stimulate growth and support jobs

"Having been born at 27 weeks and weighing less than 3lb, when I entered this world I was little bigger than a pencil. I have lived my life with a visible and physical disability." D&I Manager Richard Shakespeare shares a personal perspective and updates on the progress we’re making to enable colleagues with disabilities to contribute their best.

So what do our employees do all day? Here, Nick James, an executive engineer in our space team, tells us about his typical day in the office and explains why there’s never been a more exciting time to be involved in space

This week is Energy Saving Week (17 – 22 January) and we are always looking for more ways we can be energy efficient, cutting down on energy consumption and reducing emissions.   James, a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in our Air business talks about some of the changes he’s made to his home and work life to be more sustainable.

Software engineer, Alan Bates shares his insights into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how an MSC in Applied AI is helping to shape thinking about sustainability in the process.

Sophie Bennett reports on the Royal Navy’s new Service Standard for effective digital services – at land and at sea

Dean Kimber, Head of Asset Management in BAE Systems Maritime Services, reflects on the achievement of BAE Systems, alongside its partners, in readying and supporting CSG21 at home and abroad...