Military company BAE Systems has announced plans to create a new artillery development and production facility that will create 50 highly skilled jobs.

The Sheffield facility is being funded by investments of more than £25 million.

“Our aim is to provide the UK with long-term artillery capabilities, which will safeguard, maintain and develop a specialist and critical UK industrial capability, while providing significant export opportunities,” he said. said John Borton, managing director of BAE Systems’ Weapons. Systems company in the UK.

“As we continue to expand our business to meet the evolving needs of our customers, this significant investment will help us develop a highly skilled and adaptable workforce that will be an important part of the national defense infrastructure.

Work is underway to prepare the site to be operational in 2025.

Clive Betts, MP for Sheffield South East, said: “Sheffield is well known for its strong history of world-class engineering and advanced manufacturing and BAE Systems’ investment in a new artillery facility and highly skilled jobs. qualified professionals will ensure the city continues to play a leading role. key role in economic prosperity and national security.