New independent research by Oxford Economics reveals how defence company Babcock International Group (Babcock) drives growth across the UK economy through jobs, investment in the supply chain, and tax contributions The Oxford Economics report published today shows the FTSE 100 company made a total contribution of £4.3Bn to UK GDP in ...
Construction works have completed on the installation of over 1,370 roof-mounted solar panels at Larkhill Garrison. The Photovoltaic (PV) panels will generate electricity to run buildings at Larkhill, with any surplus being fed through the private wire network for reuse across Bulford, Tidworth and Perham Down. The works have been completed ...
The Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2025 event, held on 26–27 March 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, marked a transformative year for the UK’s premier defence procurement showcase. For the first time, DPRTE adopted a two-day format, giving attendees a more immersive opportunity to ...
A £1.6Bn contract extension will see British Army equipment, including tanks and armoured vehicles, receive world-class maintenance and spare parts, while supporting 1,600 UK jobs. The five-year contract extension with Babcock will cover vital military assets including Challenger 2 tanks, 105mm artillery guns and Trojan armoured vehicles, ensuring they remain combat-ready ...
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