Welcome to AWE

Welcome to AWE, the Atomic Weapons Establishment.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom. AWE is the home of the UK’s nuclear deterrent, where we build and maintain warheads for Trident, a submarine-launched ballistic missile. The company has been at the forefront of the UK nuclear deterrence programme for more than 60 years, delivering to the UK Government, providing innovative solutions to national nuclear security and supporting the Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD). We are a centre of scientific and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world.

“AWE is the home of the UK’s nuclear deterrent, where we build and maintain warheads for Trident, a submarine-launched ballistic missile."