Decision Summary
Type
agency
Contracts
0
Programs
0
Use this to assess whether the organization is commercially and operationally relevant.
HQ
Aldermaston
Defense %
100%
AWE plc is a UK Ministry of Defence-contracted organization responsible for the design, development, manufacture, and maintenance of warheads for the UK's nuclear deterrent, including support for the Continuous At Sea Deterrent on submarines. It provides nuclear services, national nuclear security, counter-terrorism solutions, and operates world-class research, design, and production facilities. AWE employs around 9,000 people and has been central to UK defense for over 75 years.