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All the latest updates from the Dreadnought programme as we work to deliver the UK’s most challenging project of a generation.

Major milestone marked with HMS Dreadnought keel laying ceremony

Today, (20 March 2025), the keel of HMS Dreadnought was officially laid, in a ceremony at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, attended by The Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP.

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HMS Dreadnought Keel Laying Ceremony

In other news

The Dreadnought programme’s number one strategic priority is to deliver Boat 1, HMS Dreadnought, on time and the following three boats on schedule, to maintain the UK’s national security. This is an incredibly exciting challenge and we have assembled an excellent team of the brightest and best engineers, project managers and procurement experts. There are amazing career opportunities for anyone joining us.
Alex McMillan, Dreadnought Alliance Managing Director