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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 ...

Babcock’s new General Logostics Vehicle on display at DSEI

Land September 12, 2023

Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company are, displaying their brand new General Logistic Vehicle (GLV) prototype at DSEI 2023. The ground-breaking GLV is built around the proven Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series platform which is used by militaries and aid agencies all around the world. Able to fulfil a multitude ...

Babcock achieves Carbon Trust’s route to Net Zero Standard

Land July 31, 2023

Babcock is delighted to have successfully achieved certification to the Carbon Trust Route to Net Zero Standard – Taking Action tier. The verification and certification process involved a quantitative assessment of carbon emissions, as well as a qualitative assessment of governance, carbon measurements, implementation, and stakeholder engagement. The Carbon Trust confirmed that ...

Babcock proceeds with Vanguard refit

Maritime July 20, 2023

Babcock, the international defence company, and the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) have signed an initial contract for the multi-year refit of the second of the UK’s Vanguard Class nuclear submarines, HMS Victorious. The initial full cost recovery agreement, which will be replaced with a contract on the same terms for the ...