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The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is responsible for the design, manufacture and support of warheads for the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent. It is the successor of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment (AWRE), and has its main site on the former RAF Aldermaston. The establishment is the final destination for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament's annual march from Trafalgar Square, London. The first Aldermaston March was conceived by the Direct Action Committee and took place in 1958. There is currently a monthly women's peace camp held outside the Establishment to protest against its existence. AWE has become the target of a campaign, Action AWE〔(….', acting to halt nuclear weapons production at the Atomic Weapons Establishment factories at Aldermaston and Burghfield'… ). Action AWE (28 June 2013). Retrieved on 17 July 2013.〕 of protest specifically aimed curtailing its production at the next UK elections.〔(Action AWE (Atomic Weapons Eradication website), accessed 22 June 2013 )〕 AWE plc is responsible for the day-to-day operations of AWE, and is owned by a consortium of Jacobs Engineering Group, Lockheed Martin UK, and Serco through AWE Management Ltd who hold a 25‑year contract (until March 2025) to operate AWE. All AWE sites remain owned by the UK government who also hold a golden share in AWE plc.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The Company )〕 The company is based close to Aldermaston, with major facilities at Burghfield. ==History== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Atomic Weapons Establishment」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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