Royal Navy’s second Type 31 frigate HMS Active launched as construction programme advances in Rosyth
The Royal Navy’s second Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate, HMS Active, has been launched during an operation carried out on 23 March
Babcock marks dual milestones as HMS Bulldog build begins and HMS Active rolls out at Rosyth yard
Babcock has marked two significant milestones in the delivery of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class programme at its Rosyth facility in Scotland.
Babcock completes largest maintenance programme on HMNZS Te Mana for Royal New Zealand Navy
Babcock has completed its largest maintenance package to date on the Anzac-class frigate HMNZS Te Mana in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Navy and Defence Logistics Command, extending the ship’s operational lifespan into the future.
Babcock signs initial agreement with Indonesia under Maritime Partnership Programme for Arrowhead 140 licences
Babcock has secured its first agreement under the £4 billion Maritime Partnership Programme with Indonesia for the sale of two Arrowhead 140 frigate licences.
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Hanwha Ocean and Babcock outline partnership centered on jobs and localization
Hanwha Ocean and Babcock have confirmed a joint approach to Canada’s Canadian Patrol Submarine Project that places long-term employment, skills transfer, and industrial participation in Canada at the center of delivery.
Babcock and Frankenburg Technologies sign MOU on maritime counter-drone air defence programme
Babcock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Frankenburg Technologies to explore the development of a new and affordable air defence system in response to the rising use of one-way attack drones.
HII expands partnership with Babcock to strengthen Virginia-Class submarine construction work
HII and Babcock International Group have signed a contract that expands their strategic partnership to increase Virginia-class submarine construction throughput at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
Babcock lays keel of HMS Formidable in Rosyth as Type 31 frigate construction advances
The keel of HMS Formidable has been laid at Babcock’s Rosyth facility, marking a key stage in constructing the third Type 31 frigate.
Babcock sets out ARMOR Force plans to advance Royal Navy’s hybrid and autonomous fleet vision
Babcock has outlined new plans to support the Royal Navy’s next generation of autonomous and hybrid maritime capabilities.
Babcock wins contract to supply L-39 Aircraft for French test pilot training and evaluation
Babcock has been awarded a contract to support the French Test Pilot School (EPNER) with an L-39 aircraft, the first of its kind in the school’s fleet.
UK and Indonesia seal £4 billion maritime partnership to strengthen shipbuilding and coastal security
The UK and Indonesia have confirmed a £4 billion Maritime Partnership Programme that will secure 1,000 jobs in Britain and expand maritime capability across Indonesia.
HII and Babcock partner to integrate UUVs with submarine weapon handling systems
HII and Babcock International Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate HII’s REMUS unmanned underwater vehicles with Babcock’s submarine Weapon Handling and Launch Systems.