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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.

In partnership with the Worshipful Company of Engineers and the Engineers Trust, AWE is proud to announce India Skelt as the winner of the 2026 Defence Industry Early Careers Engineering Prize. 

AWE recently welcomed colleagues from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for a visit that highlighted the very best of our people, facilities, and professional culture.