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Babcock sells first new frigate design licence to Indonesia

Maritime September 21, 2021

Babcock has secured the first export contract for its Arrowhead 140 (AH140) frigate through a design licence agreement with PT PAL Indonesia (Persero), a state-owned enterprise that builds and maintains ships for military and commercial use from its facilities in Surabaya, Indonesia. The breakthrough deal comes two years since Babcock’s AH140 ...

Babcock introduces Arrowyard to its portfolio of global ship build and support

Maritime September 17, 2021

Babcock has launched a dynamic new approach within global shipbuilding that enables international customers to build and support the company’s Arrowhead 140 frigate (AH140) in-country, delivering a range of potential economic and social benefits to local and national communities. Arrowyard brings together a comprehensive range of technology and knowledge transfer options ...

Babcock signs cooperation agreement with Ukroboronprom at DSEI

Maritime September 17, 2021

Babcock has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Ukroboronprom in support of Ukraine’s Naval Capabilities Enhancement Programme (UNCEP) at DSEI. Ukroboronprom State Concern is a strategic manufacturer of weapons and military hardware in Ukraine that consolidates state enterprises to meet the needs of the defence and security forces of Ukraine. This signing enables ...

Babcock builds Greek supply chain for Hellenic frigate programme

Maritime July 13, 2021

Babcock is gearing up to showcase its comprehensive frigate design, build and support credentials during Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) being held 13-15 July as it continues its engagement in Greece around its bid to deliver the Hellenic Navy’s new frigate modernisation programme. Supported by the UK Government, Babcock has been fine-tuning ...