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BAE Systems has drawn up plans to build an ordnance factory in Sheffield as part of a multi-million pound investment.
The FTSE 100 defense giant announced it will spend more than £25m to build the 94,000 sq ft site, which will be used to manufacture its M777 light howitzer.
The weapon was previously used in Afghanistan and Iraq and is in service with the Armed Forces of the United States, Canada, Australia and India. BAE said the factory will help “maintain and revitalize the UK’s vital artillery capabilities” and create 50 highly skilled jobs in the area.
Investment: BAE announced it will spend more than £25 million to build the 94,000 sq ft site, which will be used to manufacture its M777 light howitzer (above).
Work on the site is already underway and it is expected to be operational next year.
The news of the Sheffield factory follows previously announced plans by BAE to spend £300m upgrading its shipyards in Glasgow.
It is investing a further £220m in a factory in Rochester, Kent, in addition to £200m earmarked for its ammunition business.
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