Babcock awarded UK MOD contract to boost Ukraine’s frontline with 3D printing technology

Working in partnership with UK defence technology company QinetiQ, Babcock will produce digital drawings and Computer Aided Design (CAD) files of essential equipment. These files will allow Ukrainian personnel to 3D print or otherwise manufacture parts in-country as needed, improving operational resilience.

The technology involves reverse engineering older components to analyse their function and design, allowing them to be digitally recreated. This approach supports rapid, on-demand production of military hardware in operational environments.

Tom Newman, CEO of Babcock’s Land Sector, said: “We aim to give Ukraine the capability to recreate the military parts that they need, where and when it really matters. This innovation builds on our engineering expertise and technology capability, giving us further opportunities to optimise 3D printing.”

Alan Hart, Managing Director of Science, Technology and Weapons at QinetiQ, added: “We are delighted to be working with Babcock to support Ukraine, and are immensely proud that QinetiQ is able to draw on our world-leading expertise in technical assurance to assist. This latest contract demonstrates QinetiQ’s unequalled expertise in material capability assurance, and commitment to support to the frontline, whether our own or those of our allies.”