HMS Sutherland LIFEX Undocking
The waters of the Hamoaze lap around the hull of HMS Sutherland once more as the warship passes a major milestone in her multi-year revamp. The Type 23 frigate has…
Babcock Increases Support on UK’s Dreadnought Program
Babcock has been awarded two further contracts for work on the UK’s new Dreadnought Class submarine worth a combined £120 million. This includes a 4.5 year £66 million contract with…
Babcock Australasia Offering Arrowhead 140 to New Zealand
In response to the New Zealand Ministry of Defense’s industry engagement request to replace the current naval fleet, Babcock Australasia held a suppliers’ day for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)…
Babcock Awarded Royal Navy Phalanx Support Contract Extension
Babcock has been awarded a three-year contract to continue to provide critical support for the Royal Navy’s Phalanx Close-In Weapon Support System (CIWS). The Phalanx CIWS is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled,…
Babcock to Support AUKUS Nuclear Submarines
Babcock has signed a five-year contract with the Ministry of Defense to provide input into the detailed design for the new ‘Ship Submersible Nuclear AUKUS (SSN-A) submarines, which will replace…
Babcock & Saab Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Babcock and Saab signed a strategic cooperation agreement at DSEI on Tuesday 12 September 2023. The purpose of the Agreement is seeking to enable the delivery of enhanced capabilities to…
Second Type 31 HMS Active Taking Shape in Rosyth
Gleaming in its red paint and complete, this is the bright, bulbous bow of HMS Venturer, the first of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates. Under 18 months since…
HMS Prince of Wales Completes Refit at Rosyth
Britain’s biggest warship is today ready to resume her duties at sea. After nine months undergoing engineering repairs and receiving significant capability enhancements to support her future tasking, aircraft carrier…
Crew of Future HMS Venturer Begins to Assemble
The first crew have joined HMS Venturer – the lead vessel of five Type 31 Inspiration-class Royal Navy frigates which will be deployed around the globe by the end of…