BAE Systems invests £220M in Kent facilities
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The site is also part of the Electronic Systems global support service centre, providing repairs to commercial airliners every day of the year. The new facility will combine manufacturing, engineering and office space – providing a refreshed, modern and flexible working environment. The company expects the increased capacity provided by a more efficient and sustainable facility will enable it to create 300 jobs over the next five years. “Our skilled workforce plays a vital role in delivering products that are of the utmost importance to national security and commercial aviation,” said Dave Banks, BAE Systems’ Rochester Business Centre Director. “This significant investment will help us attract additional highly skilled jobs to the Medway area – ensuring that we can deliver for our customers who depend on our products to complete their missions.” The Rochester community has been home to the development and manufacture of aviation technology for more than 100 years.