MP Lucy Allan gets armoured transport at Telford's BAE Systems
MP Lucy Allan was treated to a ride in a Warrior armoured vehicle as she visited defence giant BAE Systems in Telford to learn about huge growth opportunities at the site.
The visit came off the back of news that the Ministry of Defence is planning to re-join the Boxer programme, which could see hundreds of new Mechanised Infantry Vehicles developed at Telford.
The Telford MP toured the factory where the vehicles could be built, and learnt about other upcoming projects including the bid to modernise the British Army's main battle tank, and the TYRO bid for the British Army's new bridging requirements, which would see a new vehicle-based bridging system being developed in the county.
Success with these bids could see many new jobs created at the site as well as in the local area through huge supply chain growth.
After a ride in a Warrior tracked vehicle, which is used by both the British and Kuwaiti armies, Ms Allan met with Land UK apprentices and trade union representatives.
She discussed the role of the company within the town and the manufacturing and design opportunities it provides as well as hearing how the site is preparing for the potential increase in employee numbers.
Ms Allan said: "I was delighted to visit BAE Systems in Telford to learn about the armoured vehicles which are so important for our national security.
"The site already generates huge sums of money for the wider local economy, as well as creating hundreds of jobs for the Telford area. BAE is so important for Telford's future.
"I look forward to supporting BAE Systems' contract bids which will bring in further benefits to Telford in the coming years."
