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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 ...

Babcock to build on its Busan base at MADEX 2021

Maritime June 9, 2021

Babcock is gearing up to showcase the breadth and depth of its in-service naval support at MADEX 2021 [9-12 June] in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) as the company continues to establish its in–country presence at its facility in the large port city of Busan. The show, co-hosted by the ...

Type 31 Programme completes Whole Ship Critical Design Review

Maritime April 30, 2021

Babcock Team 31 has successfully completed its Whole Ship Critical Design Review (WSCDR) which is a key indicator of the compliance, maturity and engineering risk in proceeding into production as we mature the 3D CAD model. The WSCDR was held virtually over a period of ten days and comprised of a ...

Hamworthy Pumps secures Babcock Type 31 contract

Maritime February 19, 2021

Babcock International Group has chosen Hamworthy Pumps as supplier of pump solutions for the five new Royal Navy Type 31 frigates. The contract includes the delivery of a total of 235 pumps over a five-year period. As a subcontractor for Babcock International Group, Hamworthy Pumps will supply the pump solutions for five ...