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Babcock has cut steel on HMS Formidable, the third of five Inspiration Class frigates the company is building for the Royal Navy at the Rosyth facility in Scotland, marking the official start of the ship’s build programme.

Babcock cuts steel on third Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate, HMS Formidable

Maritime October 29, 2024

Babcock has cut steel on HMS Formidable, the third of five Inspiration Class frigates the company is building for the Royal Navy at the Rosyth facility in Scotland, marking the official start of the ship’s build programme. Coming only 20 months after the steel cut ceremony for the second ship, HMS Active, ...

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