Babcock has been awarded two additional contracts for work on the UK’s new Dreadnought Class submarine value a mixed £121 million.
The contracts embody a 4.5-year £66 million contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to offer enter into the event of the assist resolution for the UK’s new Dreadnought Class submarines. The new Class of submarine will change the Vanguard Class within the early 2030s to keep up a Continuous At Sea Deterrent.
Babcock will even present the MOD with technical and administration assist, engineering greatest apply and submarine upkeep achievability.
In addition, Babcock has been awarded a £55 million contract by BAE Systems for Weapon Handling and Launch System (WHLS) and Submerged Signal Ejector tools for boats 2-4 of the Dreadnought Class.
The agreements comply with the latest signing of a five-year contract with the MOD to assist the detailed design for the brand new SSN AUKUS submarines, which is able to change the Astute Class hunter-killer fleet from the late 2030s.
Babcock CEO David Lockwood mentioned: “Contributing our extensive expertise on the complex support submarines require is a hugely important aspect to the design of this new platform. By participating early in the program, we will help to maximise the UK’s future defence capabilities”.
Minister for Defence Procurement James Cartlidge mentioned: “It is undeniable the pivotal role that British industry plays in the defence of our nation and our allies, and I’m committed to supporting UK companies who are continuing to bolster our security whilst driving prosperity across our economy. The Dreadnought Class will be central to keeping our country safe and will further enhance our world-renowned submarine fleet.”
Babcock has a confirmed observe report for managing important belongings in extremely regulated environments. Owning and working the UK’s solely Nuclear Licensed facility for refitting and defueling nuclear submarines, Babcock sustains the whole thing of the Royal Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet, together with the supply of through-life assist and life extension of the Vanguard, Trafalgar, and Astute Submarine Classes.
Internationally, Babcock gives merchandise, programs and assist for navies around the globe, together with submarine sustainment experience to assist the Canadian and Australian Navies in sustaining, modifying, and increasing the lifetime of in-service submarines.
