A new £135 million contract will support the upkeep of Royal Navy torpedo weapons while sustaining around 315 jobs across the UK. The agreement is aimed at helping Britain respond to undersea threats and preserving a range of skilled engineering roles.
BAE Systems is set to carry out maintenance and repair work on the Royal Navy’s Spearfish torpedo system under the deal. The contract focuses on keeping the weapon in service and ensuring it can continue to support naval operations.
The government said the investment will strengthen national security while also backing employment in the defence sector. Alongside the operational benefits for the Royal Navy, the contract is expected to provide stability for workers involved in specialist support and engineering work.
The announcement highlights the link between defence spending and industrial jobs, with the latest agreement combining military readiness with long-term support for UK-based capabilities. It also underlines the continuing importance of maintaining existing naval weapons as part of wider maritime defence planning.
