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Welcome to Barrow: The nuclear submarine-making U.K. town seeking resurrection from a military spending boom
Barrow-in-Furness has crumbled since the end of the Cold War. Will growing military threats revive the nuclear ...
The Mirror7mon
Barrow fire: BAE Systems gutted by flames as blaze breaks out at nuclear submarine shipyard
One person said on Twitter: "Yeah barrow Bae systems is on fire ... of SSN-AUKUS subs later this decade. The 150-year-old shipyard is currently building several nuclear-powered submarines for ...
Evening Chronicle7mon
Huge BAE Systems fire breaks out in Barrow at nuclear submarine construction site
A huge fire has broken out at BAE Systems' Submarine division in Barrow-in-Furness ... slated to start later in the decade. The 150-year-old shipyard is presently engaged in the construction ...
The New York Times21d
Can the U.K.’s Military Spending Push Revive Its Small Towns, Too?
BAE, Barrow’s main employer ... A gift shop opened a year and a half ago near the old Debenhams, spurred by the news of BAE’s plans. More stores have followed, including a dessert restaurant ...
The Independent2mon
Next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines ‘a commitment to defence’
joined dignitaries and shipyard workers at Thursday’s event at the town’s BAE Systems. Sir Keir hailed Barrow as a “blueprint” for the way increasing defence spending can boost prosperity ...
Sydney Morning Herald7mon
Submarine shipyard fire in England may affect Australia’s deal
Facebook/Moses Brown Videos and pictures posted on social media showed flames and smoke at the 150-year-old BAE Systems facility in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The British defence giant – known ...
Daily Express7mon
BAE Systems fire Barrow-in-Furness: Huge blaze breaks out at nuclear submarine shipyard
Over on Twitter, a tweet captured the urgency of the situation: "Yeah barrow Bae systems is on fire ... The 150-year-old shipyard is currently building several nuclear-powered submarines for ...