MARITIME
Babcock has started construction of the first of five Royal Navy Type 31 frigates, HMS Venturer, at its Rosyth facility. After cutting the first steel on the programme in September 2021, the traditional keel laying event formally recognised the start of the build, including placing a specially commissioned coin under the ...
BAE Systems has received task instructions from the US Marine Corps to complete a study of incorporating Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle- Command, Control, Communication and Computers/Unmanned Aerial Systems mission pay load on an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) variant. Pending the results of the phase 1 study, the Marine Corps may pursue modification ...
Babcock International Group has signed a four year contract to deliver through life support to the Marinha do Brasil’s flagship vessel, NAM Atlântico, formerly the UK Royal Navy platform HMS Ocean, as part of its global support programme. Working hand-in-hand with their customers, Babcock’s key asset management activities include deep maintenance, ...
Babcock International Group has achieved Ready for Sea Date for the Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset at Babcock’s Devonport facility. HMS Somerset started her extensive overhaul at Babcock’s Devonport facility in November 2018. During that time, she has undergone a significant upkeep, which has included repairs and updates to her hull and ...
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