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As part of the UK's commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, AWE hosts a familiarisation course for staff from the International Atomic Energy Agency.

AWE welcomes the Chief Nuclear Inspector’s Annual Report 2025/26 and is pleased to note that the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has recognised the sustained and effective safety performance across both the Aldermaston and Burghfield sites, which remain under routine regulatory attention.   The report highlights the strength of AWE’s nuclear safety arrangements and acknowledges the […]

As AWE continues to deliver its mission of keeping the UK safe and secure through science, technology and engineering, the demand for highly specialised engineering expertise continues to grow.

We are proud to be playing a role in a significant national milestone to strengthen the UK’s defence skills pipeline.

AWE operates at the heart of a network of expert partners, working together to keep the UK safe and secure through science, technology and engineering.

Across the UK, scientific organisations benefit from a rich ecosystem of expertise spanning universities, industry, specialist laboratories and research centres. 

When people think about science, they often picture experiments, researchers and breakthrough ideas. Less visible (but equally important) is the infrastructure that makes those breakthroughs possible.  

AWE has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace by supporting the Women in Defence Charter, a sector-wide initiative designed to improve gender balance across the UK defence enterprise. 

AWE's Nuclear Threat Reduction programme works closely with colleagues in the United States, a long-standing international partnership dedicated to strengthening global nuclear security.

A survey has revealed that AWE's Aldermaston site is home to a collection of ancient, veteran and notable trees, highlighting the site's rich natural heritage and reinforcing AWE's commitment to protecting valuable ecosystems. 

AWE colleagues are making a lasting difference in local communities through the company's school volunteering programme, helping to improve learning environments while inspiring stronger connections between industry and education. 

At its heart, science is a way of understanding the world around us. It is about asking questions, testing ideas, gathering evidence and using knowledge to solve problems.

AWE engineers have again been recognised through the prestigious Whitworth Scholarship Awards, underlining the organisation’s continued strength in developing outstanding engineering talent.

AWE is proud to recognise an outstanding achievement within its engineering community.

At AWE, our mission demands exceptional thinking and collaboration. The challenges we solve are complex, the responsibilities we carry are significant, and the solutions we deliver rely on bringing together people with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

As the 2025–2026 academic year draws to a close, AWE is celebrating another successful year of inspiring young people through its school engagement programme.

A new alliance of 35 UK universities will boost defence industry skills, new technologies and research, as part of a £182 million investment. 

AWE’s Engineering Visualisation team has evolved significantly since its early beginnings, growing from a small virtual reality (VR) unit into a specialist capability that supports projects across the business. 

More than 90 AWE-sponsored postgraduate students and academics from over 20 universities came together at the University of Warwick for AWE’s annual postgraduate student conference, focused on materials science and engineering. 

The National Research Organisations (NRO) Group officially launches today (Thursday 9 July) at the Academy of Medical Sciences, London.