BAE Systems will invest £220m to upgrade its facilities in Rochester, Kent. The site will undergo significant renovation to create a new state-of-the-art factory of more than 32,000 m². BAE Systems’ 1600-strong workforce in Rochester specialises in advanced aerospace technologies such as head-up displays and helmet-mounted displays for civil and military aircraft worldwide. The new facility will combine manufacturing, engineering and office space. BAE Systems expects the increased capacity provided by a more efficient and sustainable facility will see the creation of 300 jobs over the next five years.

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