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Five facts which connect Typhoon with the sun and the moon

The CAPTOR E-Scan radar will give Typhoon one of the most advanced radar systems in the world, providing a wider field of regard than any other combat aircraft. We are responsible for integrating this cutting edge technology onto the aircraft.

The Apprentice Innovation Challenge takes place every two years and involves teams of apprentices competing to design and build a device that helps solve real problems faced by a UK charity and their service users.

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We play a key role in developing the very latest technologies for this world leading combat aircraft. Keeping Typhoon ahead of the rest requires a robust plan to deliver. That's where the Phased Enhancement Programme comes in. A structured approach to developing the aircraft using the collective strength of the four partner nations to deliver results for the programme.

At BAE Systems we are extremely proud of the valuable contribution our apprentices make to our business.

For our commercial active sticks, the sky’s the limit

Construction begins on new Royal Navy warships

£600 Million contract to manage Portsmouth Naval Base and support global Royal Navy operations for the next five years

Four of our employees are taking part in the Ride of Britain 2014 - 500 miles from Edinburgh to London in 5 days - to support SSAFA, one of our partner charities

In an emergency, every second counts. Prompt warnings help emergency officials dispatch the right responders and equipment to save lives and minimize damage to infrastructure and the environment. That’s why it’s critical that emergency responders rapidly gather intelligence on the ground.

In 2013, more than £650m was spent with supply chain companies across the United Kingdom by the team behind one of the world’s leading fighter aircraft, Eurofighter Typhoon.

Our scientists and engineers have lifted the lid on some futuristic technologies that could be incorporated in military and civil aircraft of 2040 or even earlier

  

Our Typhoon Time game enables you to get up close and personal with a digital version of one of the most advanced aircraft in the world. Players compete on a virtual representation of a famous Welsh flight course used to train pilots, known as the “Mach Loop”, bidding to beat their friends and family by achieving the best circuit time.

Designing and producing iconic commercial and military aircraft since 1920

Young people are being offered the chance to work on the ‘brains’ of the Royal Navy’s next generation complex warships, as BAE Systems launches the first ever apprenticeship scheme of its kind in its Combat Systems team.

At BAE Systems, we believe that no one understands the importance of supporting service members — those who are strong enough to protect our way of life — quite like veterans. That’s why we’re proud to offer a variety of career options designed to help veterans advance their skill sets and build solid, post-military careers.