Babcock and BMT have signed a cooperation agreement, which outlines the principles of a strategic relationship that will see the companies collaborate to support the Design, Build, Construction and Support of future classes of Surface Ships for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and other international projects. The initial focus will ...
Babcock has won a seven year contract to produce and deliver weapons handling and launch equipment for the South Korean Jangbogo III submarine programme. The contract, due to run until 2024, was awarded by DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering), for the third boat-set. Under the deal, procurement and manufacture will begin ...
Babcock has showcased Arrowhead, its new state-of-the-art general-purpose frigate at this year’s DSEI event. The 120m Arrowhead is a further addition to Babcock’s portfolio of ships that also includes 50m inshore patrol vessels, and 70m and 90m offshore patrol vessels. The vessel’s adaptable configuration acknowledges operational roles will change through the life ...
Following two years of major refit work HMS Albion has re-entered open water, moving from her temporary home inside the dockyard walls at HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, to her new tidal berth on the river. The move to open water marks a significant milestone for the ship, which has been at extended ...