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Babcock signs contract to support the next generation of nuclear submarines

Maritime October 3, 2023

Babcock has signed a five-year contract with the Ministry of Defence to provide input into the detailed design for the new ‘Ship Submersible Nuclear AUKUS‘ (SSN-A) submarines, which will replace the Astute Class from the late 2030s. This is also the chosen design that Australia will use to build their new ...

£4 billion UK contracts progresses AUKUS submarine design

Maritime October 2, 2023

UK businesses will be behind the design and manufacture of the world’s most advanced submarines, following the awarding of £4 billion of contracts. The signing of the Detailed Design and Long Leads (D2L2) Phase with BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and Babcock represents a significant milestone for both the UK and the trilateral ...

An evolving enterprise: setting AUKUS on the path to success

June 2, 2023

Mark Westwood, Isaac Bamfield and Mike Baily, of Atkins (a member of SNC-Lavalin Group), explore the challenges facing Australia as it sets out on its AUKUS journey. Australia has taken a major step in stating its intent to acquire nuclear-powered submarines through its AUKUS treaty with the UK and US. The ...

UK hosts inaugural AUKUS AI and autonomy trial

Homeland June 2, 2023

The first AUKUS artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy trial has been hosted by the UK, with the aim of rapidly driving these technologies into responsible military use. The first trial focussed on: Experimental work by Australia, UK and US on detecting and tracking military targets Vehicles retrained in flight to adapt to changing ...