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1897

Electronic Innovation for over 100 years

1897

1937

Marconi chose Great Baddow as an ideal site for their innovative research.

1937

1999

Building on over 450 years of technical excellence and achievements, BAE Systems continues to be a world leader in defence and security systems around the globe.

1999

1992

From Elliott Brothers to the Striker II Helmet and Active Inceptor for the new F-35 Lightning, Rochester has always played a key role in air navigation and displays.

1992

1856

From the arrival of Yarrow Shipbuilders to BAE Systems Surface Ships, Scotstoun is at the very heart of Glasgow Shipbuilding excellence.

1856

1966

A true giant in British Shipbuilding

1966

1939

A vital part of Manchester's industrial transformation

1939

1977

Upon formation in 1977, British Aerospace became the largest defence contractor in Europe and established itself as one of the world's leading aerospace companies.

1977

1911

Constructors of some of the greatest British ships and the home of the submarine for over 120 years

1911

1967

Long-range ASW and maritime patrol aircraft developed from the Comet airliner.

1967

1922

Nearly 100 years at the very heart of British military aircraft development

1922

1939

A new evolution in aircraft carrier design

1939

1924

Woodford, the very heart of Avro.

1924

1871

Constructors of some of the greatest British ships and the home of the submarine for over 120 years

1871

1916

Britain's oldest remaining aircraft factory.

1916