BAE Systems Marine
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Shipbuilding, Defense |
| Predecessor | Marconi Marine |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Fate | Split into BAE Systems Submarines and BAE Systems Naval Ships in 2003 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Nuclear-powered submarines, frigates, destroyers, amphibious ships |
| Parent | BAE Systems |
BAE Systems Marine Limited served as the shipbuilding division of BAE Systems following its creation in 1999, producing a diverse array of naval vessels such as nuclear-powered submarines, frigates, destroyers, and amphibious ships. In 2003, this division was divided into two separate entities: BAE Systems Submarines and BAE Systems Naval Ships. Subsequently, in 2008, the latter combined with the VT Group to form the joint venture BVT Surface Fleet, which was rebranded as BAE Systems Surface Ships in 2009.
History
The inception of BAE Systems Marine occurred after the 1999 merger between Marconi Electronic Systems (MES) and British Aerospace (BAe), which resulted in the creation of BAE Systems. The principal assets from Marconi Marine were integrated into BAE Systems Marine, including:
In 2003, a restructuring took place where the YSL and Govan shipyards were brought together under BAE Systems Naval Ships, while the Barrow facility was assigned to BAE Systems Submarine Solutions. This reorganisation intended to enhance concentration on both domestic and international surface warship markets.