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Trade unionists and protesters form a blockade outside weapons manufacturer BAE Systems in Rochester, Kent, in protest over the Israel-Gaza conflict and calling for an immediate ceasefire to halt the killing of civilians in Palestine. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Defence giant has factory blockaded by pro-Palestine protestors

Alan Mak MP with exhibitors at his Jobs, Apprenticeships and Careers Fair

Havant MP brings together jobseekers and employers at Jobs, Apprenticeships and ...

What the new shipbuilding hall in Scotland is expected to look like. Gigantic hall to construct new Type 26 warships to be built to revolutionise shipbuilding.

Gigantic new hall to construct new Type 26 warships to be built

Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales as it leaves Rosyth docks after repairs. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

HMS Prince of Wales has left drydock following months of repairs

Prime minister Rishi Sunak boards his plane departing to Vilnius, Lithuania, where he is to attend a NATO Summit on July 11, 2023. Picture: Paul Ellis - WPA Pool/Getty Images.

Defence giants secures huge munitions contract amid Russia-Ukraine war

BAE Systems is hiring a record 2,600 apprentices and graduates in the UK this year

New research shows the extent of BAE Systems’ contribution to the UK economy

L-R: Marshada Chowdhury, Project and Partnership Lead in Play and Youth Service; Liz Rivano, Play Development Site Leader; Scott Jamieson, Managing Director of BAE Systems Maritime Services; Councillor Steve Pitt, Leader of the Council; Jane Lamer, Head of Economic Development and Skills; and Jay Bhart, Strategic Development Director, BAE Systems Maritime Services. Picture: Portsmouth City Council.

New youth facility to be created after council receives huge donation

HMS Prince of Wales. Picture: LISA FERGUSON.

Taxpayers may pay HMS Prince of Wales £25m repair bill, committee meeting hears

HMS Queen Elizabeth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 240223-43)

BAE Systems scoops £270m Royal Navy radar systems contract

Last year's Armed Forces Day in Portsmouth

BAE Systems to sponsor a ‘a bigger and better’ Portsmouth Armed Forces Day

Hive Portsmouth officially opened the doors of its new headquarters at Aggie Weston House, Edinburgh Road, on Tuesday. From left, chief officer of The Hive Lorna Reavley, MD of BAE Systems maritime services Scott Jamieson, Father Bob White and deputy Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Jason Fazackarley Picture: Sarah Standing (060623-4922)

Hive Portsmouth launch new hub following £250,000 donation

HMS Glasgow enters the water for first time. Pic John Devlin

Navy warship HMS Glasgow suffers alleged sabotage on board, Portsmouth firm says

Join an elite team as part of the future of global maritime defence capabilities

Ad Feature BAE Systems to recruit hundreds of workers this May

The documents were found inside the pub toilets, according to The Sun.

'Sensitive' Royal Navy documents left inside pub toilets

HMS Prince Of Wales preparing to enter Rosyth dock for repairs on October 11, 2022. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Who will pay £20m to have this warship repaired?

Natalie Desty, Director of STEM Returners.

Portsmouth firm helping over 80 engineers return to the STEM industry
A mum was given a second chance at her career in STEM after a Portsmouth-based engineering firm was among the first to embrace inclusion.

BAE Systems plays an important role supporting the Royal Navy. Picture: Christopher Ison

National Apprenticeship Week is here

BAE Systems wants to install solar panels in Portsmouth

BAE Systems bids to install solar panels on Portsmouth plant's roof

A BAE Systems employee with the Archerfish mine neutralisation system, designed at the company's munitions factory in Hilsea

Portsmouth to see 251 early-career jobs created by BAE Systems' expansion

Aggie Weston House in Edinburgh Road, the site of a new Hive Portsmouth hub.

Poverty charity sets up disabled people advisory group to fight for rights

Reverend Canon Bob White of Hive Portsmouth. Picture: Keith Woodland (170921-4)

Hive Portsmouth to open new hub after £250,000 donation

HMS MONTROSE. Picture: MoD Crown Copyright.

Defence firm BAE Systems wins £4.2bn Royal Navy frigates contract

Portsmouth Dockyard Picture: LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow

Permission granted for Portsmouth Naval Base demolition work

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and HM Naval Base Portsmouth. Picture: Shaun Roster

New plans revealed to demolish buildings inside Portsmouth Naval Base

Chloe Todd, Project Management Degree Apprentice, BAE System

BAE Systems apprentices celebrate graduation bash with city university students

The Innovation Awards 2021 at the Village Hotel in Portsmouth. Pictured are the winners. Picture: Sam Stephenson

Search on for business pioneers as The News Innovation Awards 2022 is launched

Newly appointed head of UK Armed Forces, Chief of Defence Admiral Sir Tony Radakin

Head of Defence head admits ‘teething problems’ in £26-billion frigate scheme
THE head of the armed forces has assured Australia that a British-designed frigate project is on track despite ‘teething problems’.

Charles Woodburn, chief executive of BAE Systems, pictured with the full-sized mock-up of the 6th Generation combat aircraft, the Tempest at Warton. The picture comes as BAE revealed its first half-year results for 2022.

BAE Systems reveals 'stronger-than-expected' half-year earnings in good news for...

HMS Lancaster has set sail from Portsmouth for a short stint on a Nato mission following a major refit at the naval base.

Royal Navy frigate sets sail from Portsmouth to join Nato mission

HMS Dauntless pictured returning to sea after 770 days at Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, near Liverpool.

HMS Dauntless returns to sea with new engines after years of dockside limbo

Unveiling of Sea Angling Classic Trophy at HMS Victory at the Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth on 20th May 2022 Pictured: BAE System members and Sea Angling team with apprentices of BAE systems and Hythe Marina with the Trophy ready to be unveiled outside HMS Victory, Portsmouth Picture: Habibur Rahman

'Amazing' new angling trophy made from parts of iconic ships unveiled

HMS Duncan, a Type 45 destroyer, is seen in Portsmouth Naval Base on February 16, 2022 in Portsmouth, England. Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images

HMS Duncan leaves Portsmouth for the first time in years after overhaul

HMS Dragon pictured returning to Portsmouth where she is receiving a major upgrade to her engines.

Royal Navy ramps up efforts to fix the dodgy engines of £6bn destroyer fleet

Russell Hunt who was injured after suffering blood poisoning in the navy in 2005 has been selected to compete in this year s Invictus Games. Pictured: Russell Hunt near his home in Gosport on Monday 11th April 2022 Picture: Habibur Rahman

Gosport veteran 'excited' to be taking part this year's Invictus Games

Brian Johnson, former chairman of the Solent LEP, is now chairing the Solent Freeport project Picture: Sarah Standing (142411-6697)

New boss takes the helm of Solent Freeport which could bring billions to the UK

Revd Canon Bob White.

£250,000 funding boost for Portsmouth’s voluntary sector

Who will be celebrating at The News Business Excellence Awards night at Portsmouth Guildhall on April 29?

Revealed: Shortlist for the Portsmouth News Business Excellence Awards 2022

From left: Abdullah Hassan Al Khater, Maj. Gen. Abdullah Hassan Alsulaiti, David Mitchard.

BAE Systems ‘honoured’ by agreement with Qatar Emiri Naval Force

Ryan Yates with his award. Pic BAE Systems.

Portsmouth Naval Base BAE Systems apprentice shocked to scoop national award

HMS Prince of Wales, front, pictured for the first time at sea with her sister ship HMS Queen Elizabeth, rear.

Navy carriers get tech turbo-charge with 'super release' of hi-tech software

Asha Pickford, a second year Higher Apprentice at BAE Systems

Ad Feature BAE Systems is offering 172 apprentice roles in Portsmouth and Isle of Wight

BAE Systems employee with the Archerfish torpedo, designed at the company's munitions factory in Hilsea.

City is braced to reap the reward BAE Systems' £10bn economic boom

Vic Emery died on December 18 while driving his car.

Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to Portchester man who died before Christmas

Chloe Silver, a first year project management degree apprentice in BAE Systems’ Submarines business

BAE Systems to take on 1,700 young people next year

Pictured: An F-35B Jet from VMFA-211 lands back on HMS Queen Elizabeth whilst she conducts a double replenishment with RFA Tidespring and HNLMS Evertsen.

HMS Queen Elizabeth mission a 'massive success' despite destroyer woes

The Sit Ski press day at Williams Advanced engineering, Grove, Oxfordshire. Steve Arnold, Callum Deboys, Richard Swain BAE, Scott Meenagh, Steve Thom.Photo Tom Pilston.

Firms create specialist equipment for Team GB's Nordic Ski Team

(L-R) Gary Driscoll, Simon Escott, Nick Scott, from Portsmouth Aqua with sponsor Nick Young from BAE Systems. Picture: Sam Stephenson

Firm bringing 'more clean water to more people' is honoured

The Innovation Awards 2021 at the Village Hotel in Portsmouth. Pictured are the winners. Picture: Sam Stephenson

First Innovation Awards wow guests as honours handed out in 10 categories

Some of the judges for the Portsmouth Innovation Awards. Mark Pembleton, from Portsmouth City Council, Helen Stratton from GetSet for Growth, Mark Waldron, editor of The News and business editor Kimberley Barber

Portsmouth Innovation Awards 2021: Judges pore over entries and decide winners

Sailors become the first ship's company of Type 26 frigate, HMS Glasgow. Photo: Royal Navy

Sailors join the first ship in the navy's new breed of submarine hunters

Becky Lodge, founder of StartUp Disruptors, one of the event's guest speakers Picture: Sarah Standing (180419-6248)

People urged to buy tickets to the first Innovation Awards

Peter Hooley, from sponsor University of Portsmouth, and editor of The News Mark Waldron, at a recent lunch to honour Business Excellence Awards Picture: Habibur Rahman

Deadline nears for first Innovation Awards to be held in Portsmouth - get your e...

Four millionaire National Lottery winners from Portsmouth have joined a group of fellow lucky players to clean a beach in Shoreham. From left, Lizbet Ramus, Kevin Francis, Peter Doyle, Ruth Doyle, Paula Morling, Patrick Morling, Claire Giner, Judith Coombs, Geoff Coombs, Sharon Hall, Christopher Hall Picture: Camelot/James Robinson / www.James-Robinson.co.uk National Lottery winners from across the South make a difference with The 2 Minute Foundation, searching for plastic ‘treasure’ - tiny nurdles which can be devastating to marine animals - down on the beach in West Sussex. For further information or queries regarding usage, please contact: Clare Smith: clare@boncepr.com / 07786 102983

Portsmouth millionaires swap riches for rubbish during beach clean

Annie Riley, the lead vocalist on The Not Forgotten music tour, has been entertaining care home residents in Fareham and Gosport.

Fareham and Gosport residents among first to enjoy nationwide musical tour from ...

BAE Systems employees help out The Hive at the vaccination centre in St James' Hospital

BAE Systems workers answers the plea to help Portsmouth's vaccination effort